Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Sterling Heights, Michigan


The cost of living in Sterling Heights, Michigan is 23.3% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $57,496 in Sterling Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling Heights, Michigan is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Sterling Heights
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Sterling Heights, MI
Compared to Portland, Sterling Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% higher
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower

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