Montpelier, Vermont vs. Sterling Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling Heights, Michigan is 1.7% more expensive than Montpelier, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $50,852 in Sterling Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Montpelier, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling Heights, Michigan is more expensive than Montpelier, Vermont
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
97% more expensive in Sterling Heights
than in Montpelier, Vermont
Montpelier, VT vs. Sterling Heights, MI
Compared to Montpelier, Sterling Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  97.5% higher
  Health
  37.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower