Sterling, Kansas vs. Loves Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Loves Park, Illinois is 9.9% more expensive than Sterling, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $54,930 in Loves Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Loves Park, Illinois is more expensive than Sterling, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Loves Park
than in Sterling, Kansas
Sterling, KS vs. Loves Park, IL
Compared to Sterling, Loves Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  26.1% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower