Sterling, Illinois vs. Miami, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Miami, Florida is 70.9% more expensive than Sterling, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $128,212 in Miami, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Miami, Florida is more expensive than Sterling, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
370% more expensive in Miami
than in Sterling, Illinois
Sterling, IL vs. Miami, FL
Compared to Sterling, Miami is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.9% 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
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  291.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  130.1% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher