Cost of Living Calculator - Sterling, Illinois vs Polo, Illinois


The cost of living in Polo, Illinois is 8.4% more expensive than Sterling, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,190 in Polo, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Polo, Illinois is more expensive than Sterling, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Polo
than in Sterling, Illinois
Sterling, IL vs Polo, IL
Compared to Sterling, Polo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  45.2% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower

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