Sterling Heights, Michigan vs. Oak Brook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Brook, Illinois is 44.7% more expensive than Sterling Heights, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $108,547 in Oak Brook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Brook, Illinois is more expensive than Sterling Heights, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in Oak Brook
than in Sterling Heights, Michigan
Sterling Heights, MI vs. Oak Brook, IL
Compared to Sterling Heights, Oak Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher