Charlestown, Indiana vs. Sterling Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling Heights, Michigan is 12.3% more expensive than Charlestown, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $112,279 in Sterling Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlestown, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling Heights, Michigan is more expensive than Charlestown, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Sterling Heights
than in Charlestown, Indiana
Charlestown, IN vs. Sterling Heights, MI
Compared to Charlestown, Sterling Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  37.0% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher