Rifle, Colorado vs. Sterling, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Colorado is 24.3% cheaper than Rifle, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $32,186 in Sterling, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Rifle, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Colorado is cheaper than Rifle, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Sterling
than in Rifle, Colorado
Rifle, CO vs. Sterling, CO
Compared to Rifle, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower