Zion, Illinois vs. Sterling, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Illinois is 15.2% cheaper than Zion, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,417 in Sterling, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Zion, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Illinois is cheaper than Zion, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Sterling
than in Zion, Illinois
Zion, IL vs. Sterling, IL
Compared to Zion, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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)
  33.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower