Yankton, South Dakota vs. Sterling, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Illinois is 13.3% cheaper than Yankton, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $43,341 in Sterling, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Yankton, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Illinois is cheaper than Yankton, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Sterling
than in Yankton, South Dakota
Yankton, SD vs. Sterling, IL
Compared to Yankton, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower