Sterling Heights, Michigan vs. Arlington, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Texas is 0.7% cheaper than Sterling Heights, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $43,558 in Arlington, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Texas is cheaper than Sterling Heights, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
13% cheaper in Arlington
than in Sterling Heights, Michigan
Sterling Heights, MI vs. Arlington, TX
Compared to Sterling Heights, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher