Cost of Living Calculator - Oakland, California vs Sterling Heights, Michigan


The cost of living in Sterling Heights, Michigan is 42.5% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $28,754 in Sterling Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling Heights, Michigan is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Sterling Heights
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs Sterling Heights, MI
Compared to Oakland, Sterling Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  31.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower

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