Austin, Texas vs. Sterling Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling Heights, Michigan is 21.6% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $27,454 in Sterling Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling Heights, Michigan is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Sterling Heights
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Sterling Heights, MI
Compared to Austin, Sterling Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower