Sterling Heights, Michigan vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 1.8% cheaper than Sterling Heights, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $49,113 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Sterling Heights, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
26% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Sterling Heights, Michigan
Sterling Heights, MI vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Sterling Heights, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower