What is a pro or con of living in Sterling Heights, Michigancompared to Columbia, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 37% cheaper in Sterling Heights.

What salary do I need to live in Sterling Heights, Michigan copmared to Columbia, Maryland?

A salary of $50,000 in Columbia, Maryland could decrease to $42,899 in Sterling Heights, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLUMBIA vs. STERLING HEIGHTS
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, Maryland vs. Sterling Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling Heights, Michigan is 14.2% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $42,899 in Sterling Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sterling Heights, Michigan is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Sterling Heights
than in Columbia, Maryland

Columbia, MD vs. Sterling Heights, MI

Compared to Columbia, Sterling Heights is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

39.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.9% lower

Commute

22.6% higher

Health

7.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

15.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Columbia, Maryland vs. Sterling Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbia, MD vs. Sterling Heights, MI

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