Sterling Heights, Michigan vs. Newark, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, California is 92.4% more expensive than Sterling Heights, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $152,392 in Newark, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, California is more expensive than Sterling Heights, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
285% more expensive in Newark
than in Sterling Heights, Michigan
Sterling Heights, MI vs. Newark, CA
Compared to Sterling Heights, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.4% 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
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  325.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  45.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher