Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs Sterling Heights, Michigan


The cost of living in Sterling Heights, Michigan is 58.4% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $83,197 in Sterling Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling Heights, Michigan is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Sterling Heights
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Sterling Heights, MI
Compared to San Francisco, Sterling Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.4% 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
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  30.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower

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