What is a pro or con of living in Sterling Heights, Michigancompared to Greenville, South Carolina?

Transportation is 73% more expensive in Sterling Heights.

What salary do I need to live in Sterling Heights, Michigan copmared to Greenville, South Carolina?

A salary of $135,000 in Greenville, South Carolina should increase to $154,481 in Sterling Heights, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Greenville, South Carolina vs. Sterling Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling Heights, Michigan is 14.4% more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $154,481 in Sterling Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenville, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sterling Heights, Michigan is more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
73% more expensive in Sterling Heights
than in Greenville, South Carolina

Greenville, SC vs. Sterling Heights, MI

Compared to Greenville, Sterling Heights is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

11.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.1% higher

Commute

73.6% higher

Health

17.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.0% lower

Cost of Food

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