Iowa City, Iowa vs. Sterling Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling Heights, Michigan is 16.4% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $58,200 in Sterling Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling Heights, Michigan is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Sterling Heights
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Sterling Heights, MI
Compared to Iowa City, Sterling Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  93.1% higher
  Health
  22.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower