Plainfield, Illinois vs. Sterling Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling Heights, Michigan is 3.5% more expensive than Plainfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $93,119 in Sterling Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling Heights, Michigan is more expensive than Plainfield, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% more expensive in Sterling Heights
than in Plainfield, Illinois
Plainfield, IL vs. Sterling Heights, MI
Compared to Plainfield, Sterling Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  28.9% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher