Fresno, California vs. Sterling Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling Heights, Michigan is 1.7% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $49,129 in Sterling Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling Heights, Michigan is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Sterling Heights
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Sterling Heights, MI
Compared to Fresno, Sterling Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher