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Cost of Living Calculator - Sterling Heights, Michigan vs Chicago, Illinois

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 5.8% more expensive than Sterling Heights, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $74,069 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Sterling Heights, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Chicago
than in Sterling Heights, Michigan
Sterling Heights, MI vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Sterling Heights, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
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  5.8% higher
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  Food
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.3% higher
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  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  9.5% higher
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  Personal
  7.0% higher
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