Sterling, Kansas vs. Mount Vernon, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Alabama is 7.9% more expensive than Sterling, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $53,944 in Mount Vernon, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Alabama is more expensive than Sterling, Kansas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
52% more expensive in Mount Vernon
than in Sterling, Kansas
Sterling, KS vs. Mount Vernon, AL
Compared to Sterling, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  52.1% higher
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher