Grover Beach, California vs. Sterling Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling Heights, Michigan is 25.4% cheaper than Grover Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $37,316 in Sterling Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Grover Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling Heights, Michigan is cheaper than Grover Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Sterling Heights
than in Grover Beach, California
Grover Beach, CA vs. Sterling Heights, MI
Compared to Grover Beach, Sterling Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  36.3% higher
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower