Sterling Heights, Michigan vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 78.4% more expensive than Sterling Heights, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $356,847 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Sterling Heights, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
307% more expensive in Irvine
than in Sterling Heights, Michigan
Sterling Heights, MI vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Sterling Heights, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.4% higher
      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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  312.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher