Sterling, Illinois vs. Mattoon, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mattoon, Illinois is 4.5% cheaper than Sterling, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,765 in Mattoon, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mattoon, Illinois is cheaper than Sterling, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Mattoon
than in Sterling, Illinois
Sterling, IL vs. Mattoon, IL
Compared to Sterling, Mattoon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower