Sterling, Illinois vs. Arlington, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Washington is 73.6% more expensive than Sterling, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $86,802 in Arlington, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Washington is more expensive than Sterling, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
426% more expensive in Arlington
than in Sterling, Illinois
Sterling, IL vs. Arlington, WA
Compared to Sterling, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.6% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  362.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.6% lower
  Commute
  79.0% higher
  Health
  26.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher