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STERLING HEIGHTS vs. CHICAGO
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Sterling Heights, Michigan vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
5.8%
more expensive
than Sterling Heights, Michigan.
You would need a salary of
$50,790
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
more expensive
than Sterling Heights, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Chicago
than in Sterling Heights, Michigan
Sterling Heights, MI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Sterling Heights, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
5.8% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.3% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
9.3% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.1% lower
Commute
4.7% higher
Health
9.5% higher
Taxes
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Personal
7.0% higher
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