Chicago, Illinois vs. Sterling Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling Heights, Michigan is 5.5% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,253 in Sterling Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling Heights, Michigan is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Sterling Heights
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Sterling_Heights, MI
Compared to Chicago, Sterling_Heights is:
  Homeowner
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  5.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
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  Personal
  6.5% lower
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