What is a pro or con of living in Rochester Hills, Michigancompared to Sterling Heights, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 46% more expensive in Rochester Hills.

What salary do I need to live in Rochester Hills, Michigan copmared to Sterling Heights, Michigan?

A salary of $100,000 in Sterling Heights, Michigan should increase to $111,034 in Rochester Hills, Michigan (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. ROCHESTER HILLS
Cost of Living Comparison

Sterling Heights, Michigan vs. Rochester Hills, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester Hills, Michigan is 11.0% more expensive than Sterling Heights, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $111,034 in Rochester Hills, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Rochester Hills
than in Sterling Heights, Michigan

Sterling Heights, MI vs. Rochester Hills, MI

Compared to Sterling Heights, Rochester Hills is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

55.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.3% lower

Commute

9.8% lower

Health

0.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Sterling Heights, Michigan vs. Rochester Hills, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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