Sterling Heights, Michigan vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 14.9% cheaper than Sterling Heights, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $85,123 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Sterling Heights, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Columbus
than in Sterling Heights, Michigan
Sterling Heights, MI vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Sterling Heights, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower