Metamora, Illinois vs. Sterling Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling Heights, Michigan is 17.9% more expensive than Metamora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $111,992 in Sterling Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Metamora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling Heights, Michigan is more expensive than Metamora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Sterling Heights
than in Metamora, Illinois
Metamora, IL vs. Sterling Heights, MI
Compared to Metamora, Sterling Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  59.6% higher
  Health
  28.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower