Sterling, Illinois vs. Edwardsville, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Edwardsville, Illinois is 29.9% more expensive than Sterling, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $97,416 in Edwardsville, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Edwardsville, Illinois is more expensive than Sterling, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Edwardsville
than in Sterling, Illinois
Sterling, IL vs. Edwardsville, IL
Compared to Sterling, Edwardsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  48.1% higher
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher