Waukegan, Illinois vs. Sterling, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Illinois is 15.4% cheaper than Waukegan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,317 in Sterling, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukegan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Illinois is cheaper than Waukegan, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Sterling
than in Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, IL vs. Sterling, IL
Compared to Waukegan, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% lower
      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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower