Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Sterling Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling Heights, Michigan is 20.5% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $60,273 in Sterling Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling Heights, Michigan is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Sterling Heights
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Sterling Heights, MI
Compared to Appleton, Sterling Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  78.5% higher
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower