Sparta, Illinois vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 36.8% more expensive than Sparta, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $103,967 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparta, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is more expensive than Sparta, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
239% more expensive in United States
than in Sparta, Illinois
Sparta, IL vs. Sparta, IL
Compared to Sparta, Sparta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% higher
      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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  33.9% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher