Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Sterling Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling Heights, Michigan is 6.3% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $77,586 in Sterling Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling Heights, Michigan is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
113% more expensive in Sterling Heights
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Sterling Heights, MI
Compared to Blacksburg, Sterling Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  113.0% higher
  Health
  31.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower