Sterling, Colorado vs. Lamar, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lamar, Colorado is 12.3% cheaper than Sterling, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $43,874 in Lamar, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lamar, Colorado is cheaper than Sterling, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Lamar
than in Sterling, Colorado
Sterling, CO vs. Lamar, CO
Compared to Sterling, Lamar is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower