Sterling Heights, Michigan vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 12.8% cheaper than Sterling Heights, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $87,192 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Sterling Heights, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
47% cheaper in College Station
than in Sterling Heights, Michigan
Sterling Heights, MI vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Sterling Heights, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  47.0% lower
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower