Cost of Living Calculator - Sacramento, California vs Sterling, Illinois


The cost of living in Sterling, Illinois is 41.1% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $44,161 in Sterling, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Illinois is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Sterling
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs Sterling, IL
Compared to Sacramento, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  48.1% lower
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower

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