Sterling, Colorado vs. Cortez, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cortez, Colorado is 5.8% more expensive than Sterling, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $52,908 in Cortez, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cortez, Colorado is more expensive than Sterling, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Cortez
than in Sterling, Colorado
Sterling, CO vs. Cortez, CO
Compared to Sterling, Cortez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower