What is a pro or con of living in Sterling Heights, Michigancompared to Madison Heights, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 43% more expensive in Sterling Heights.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Madison Heights, Michigan should increase to $55,223 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.

MADISON HEIGHTS vs. STERLING HEIGHTS
Cost of Living Comparison

Madison Heights, Michigan vs. Sterling Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling Heights, Michigan is 10.4% more expensive than Madison Heights, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $55,223 in Sterling Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison Heights, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Sterling Heights
than in Madison Heights, Michigan

Madison Heights, MI vs. Sterling Heights, MI

Compared to Madison Heights, Sterling Heights is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.4% higher

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Renter

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Food

3.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

50.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.9% higher

Commute

8.2% higher

Health

0.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Madison Heights, Michigan vs. Sterling Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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