Decatur, Illinois vs. Sterling Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling Heights, Michigan is 48.2% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $121,859 in Sterling Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling Heights, Michigan is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
232% more expensive in Sterling Heights
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Sterling Heights, MI
Compared to Decatur, Sterling Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.2% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  235.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  89.0% higher
  Health
  27.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher