Sterling Heights, Michigan vs. Burlington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, North Carolina is 21.8% cheaper than Sterling Heights, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $86,832 in Burlington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, North Carolina is cheaper than Sterling Heights, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Burlington
than in Sterling Heights, Michigan
Sterling Heights, MI vs. Burlington, NC
Compared to Sterling Heights, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  45.5% lower
  Health
  24.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher