What is a pro or con of living in Cupertino, Californiacompared to Sterling Heights, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 774% more expensive in Cupertino.

What salary do I need to live in Cupertino, California copmared to Sterling Heights, Michigan?

A salary of $75,000 in Sterling Heights, Michigan should increase to $260,246 in Cupertino, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

STERLING HEIGHTS vs. CUPERTINO
Cost of Living Comparison

Sterling Heights, Michigan vs. Cupertino, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cupertino, California is 247.0% more expensive than Sterling Heights, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $260,246 in Cupertino, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Cupertino, California is more expensive than Sterling Heights, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
774% more expensive in Cupertino
than in Sterling Heights, Michigan

Sterling Heights, MI vs. Cupertino, CA

Compared to Sterling Heights, Cupertino is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

247.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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25.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

884.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.7% lower

Commute

11.0% higher

Health

34.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Sterling Heights, Michigan vs. Cupertino, California

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