Rice Lake, Wisconsin vs. Sterling, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Illinois is 14.6% cheaper than Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $42,721 in Sterling, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Illinois is cheaper than Rice Lake, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Sterling
than in Rice Lake, Wisconsin
Rice Lake, WI vs. Sterling, IL
Compared to Rice Lake, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher