What is a pro or con of living in Sterling Heights, Michigancompared to Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 61% more expensive in Sterling Heights.

What salary do I need to live in Sterling Heights, Michigan copmared to Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $100,000 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania should increase to $111,172 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.

LANCASTER vs. STERLING HEIGHTS
Cost of Living Comparison

Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Sterling Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling Heights, Michigan is 11.2% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $111,172 in Sterling Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sterling Heights, Michigan is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Sterling Heights
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Lancaster, PA vs. Sterling Heights, MI

Compared to Lancaster, Sterling Heights is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

56.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.2% lower

Commute

46.8% higher

Health

28.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Sterling Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lancaster, PA vs. Sterling Heights, MI

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