Farmington, Maine vs. Sterling Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling Heights, Michigan is 24.2% more expensive than Farmington, Maine.

You would need a salary of $93,176 in Sterling Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling Heights, Michigan is more expensive than Farmington, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Sterling Heights
than in Farmington, Maine
Farmington, ME vs. Sterling Heights, MI
Compared to Farmington, Sterling Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  78.3% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher