Brea, California vs. Sterling Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling Heights, Michigan is 39.8% cheaper than Brea, California.

You would need a salary of $30,083 in Sterling Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Brea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling Heights, Michigan is cheaper than Brea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Sterling Heights
than in Brea, California
Brea, CA vs. Sterling_Heights, MI
Compared to Brea, Sterling_Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower