Salina, Kansas vs. Sterling Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling Heights, Michigan is 36.2% more expensive than Salina, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $68,121 in Sterling Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Salina, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling Heights, Michigan is more expensive than Salina, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Sterling Heights
than in Salina, Kansas
Salina, KS vs. Sterling Heights, MI
Compared to Salina, Sterling Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  116.5% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher