Peoria, Illinois vs. Sterling Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling Heights, Michigan is 37.3% more expensive than Peoria, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $137,348 in Sterling Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Peoria, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling Heights, Michigan is more expensive than Peoria, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Sterling Heights
than in Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, IL vs. Sterling Heights, MI
Compared to Peoria, Sterling Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  78.8% higher
  Health
  28.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher