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Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Sterling Heights, Michigan

The cost of living in Sterling Heights, Michigan is 76.5% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $17,597 in Sterling Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling Heights, Michigan is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Sterling Heights
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Sterling Heights, MI
Compared to Palo Alto, Sterling Heights is:
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  76.5% lower
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  22.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.9% lower
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  Utilities
  11.1% higher
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  5.9% lower
  Health
  25.3% lower
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  Personal
  5.3% lower
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