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STERLING HEIGHTS vs. AUSTIN
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Sterling Heights, Michigan vs. Austin, Texas
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The cost of living in Austin, Texas is
27.5%
more expensive
than Sterling Heights, Michigan.
You would need a salary of
$146,612
in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is
more expensive
than Sterling Heights, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Austin
than in Sterling Heights, Michigan
Sterling Heights, MI vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Sterling Heights, Austin is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
27.5% higher
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0.2% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
76.0% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Utilities
0.8% lower
Commute
16.9% lower
Health
26.4% higher
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Personal
0.1% higher
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