Sterling Heights, Michigan vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 364.6% more expensive than Sterling Heights, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $696,946 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Sterling Heights, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1075% more expensive in Malibu
than in Sterling Heights, Michigan
Sterling Heights, MI vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Sterling Heights, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  364.6% 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
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,337.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  26.5% higher
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher