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

Median Home Cost is 35% more expensive in Sterling Heights.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 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.

PITTSBURGH vs. STERLING HEIGHTS
Cost of Living Comparison

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Sterling Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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

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

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Sterling Heights
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA vs. Sterling Heights, MI

Compared to Pittsburgh, Sterling Heights is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

46.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.3% lower

Commute

25.4% higher

Health

9.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Sterling Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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