Sterling Heights, Michigan vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 65.3% more expensive than Sterling Heights, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $59,515 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Sterling Heights, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
197% more expensive in Seattle
than in Sterling Heights, Michigan
Sterling Heights, MI vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Sterling Heights, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.3% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  240.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.1% lower
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% higher