Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Sterling Heights, Michigan


The cost of living in Sterling Heights, Michigan is 14.0% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,610 in Sterling Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling Heights, Michigan is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Sterling Heights
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Sterling Heights, MI
Compared to Tacoma, Sterling Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.3% higher
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower

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