Des Moines, Iowa vs. Sterling Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling Heights, Michigan is 29.0% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $141,868 in Sterling Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling Heights, Michigan is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Sterling Heights
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Sterling Heights, MI
Compared to Des Moines, Sterling Heights is:
  Homeowner
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  29.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  77.1% higher
  Health
  21.5% lower
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  Personal
  11.2% higher
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