Eau Claire, Wisconsin vs. Sterling Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling Heights, Michigan is 14.0% more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $57,022 in Sterling Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling Heights, Michigan is more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Sterling Heights
than in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI vs. Sterling Heights, MI
Compared to Eau Claire, Sterling Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  74.8% higher
  Health
  35.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher