Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Rosa, California vs Sterling Heights, Michigan


The cost of living in Sterling Heights, Michigan is 28.5% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $53,647 in Sterling Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling Heights, Michigan is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Sterling Heights
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs Sterling Heights, MI
Compared to Santa Rosa, Sterling Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  27.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower

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