Sterling Heights, Michigan vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 7.8% more expensive than Sterling Heights, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $43,113 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Sterling Heights, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Sterling Heights, Michigan
Sterling Heights, MI vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Sterling Heights, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  22.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower