Sterling, Illinois vs. Mountain Home, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Home, Arkansas is 4.9% more expensive than Sterling, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $52,444 in Mountain Home, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Home, Arkansas is more expensive than Sterling, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Mountain Home
than in Sterling, Illinois
Sterling, IL vs. Mountain Home, AR
Compared to Sterling, Mountain Home is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower