Sterling, Colorado vs. Effingham, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Effingham, Illinois is 1.7% cheaper than Sterling, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $49,134 in Effingham, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Effingham, Illinois is cheaper than Sterling, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Effingham
than in Sterling, Colorado
Sterling, CO vs. Effingham, IL
Compared to Sterling, Effingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  38.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher