Arvada, Colorado vs. Sterling Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling Heights, Michigan is 22.9% cheaper than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $57,802 in Sterling Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling Heights, Michigan is cheaper than Arvada, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Sterling Heights
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs. Sterling Heights, MI
Compared to Arvada, Sterling Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% lower
      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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower