What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Sterling Heights, Michigan?

Health is 26% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Sterling Heights, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Sterling Heights, Michigan should increase to $51,724 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

STERLING HEIGHTS vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Sterling Heights, Michigan vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 3.4% more expensive than Sterling Heights, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $51,724 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Sterling Heights, Michigan
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
26% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Sterling Heights, Michigan

Sterling Heights, MI vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Sterling Heights, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

26.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.8% higher

Commute

7.3% higher

Health

27.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

12.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Sterling Heights, Michigan vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Sterling Heights, MI vs. Philadelphia, PA

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