Sterling Heights, Michigan vs. Port St. Lucie, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port St. Lucie, Florida is 0.8% cheaper than Sterling Heights, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $74,409 in Port St. Lucie, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port St. Lucie, Florida is cheaper than Sterling Heights, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
33% cheaper in Port St. Lucie
than in Sterling Heights, Michigan
Sterling Heights, MI vs. Port St. Lucie, FL
Compared to Sterling Heights, Port St. Lucie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher