Tampa, Florida vs. Sterling Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling Heights, Michigan is 2.1% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $73,409 in Sterling Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling Heights, Michigan is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Sterling Heights
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Sterling Heights, MI
Compared to Tampa, Sterling Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher