Sterling, Illinois vs. La Quinta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Quinta, California is 90.5% more expensive than Sterling, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $95,251 in La Quinta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Quinta, California is more expensive than Sterling, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
532% more expensive in La Quinta
than in Sterling, Illinois
Sterling, IL vs. La Quinta, CA
Compared to Sterling, La Quinta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.5% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  397.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  109.1% higher
  Health
  26.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher