Tucson, Arizona vs. Sterling Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling Heights, Michigan is 6.1% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $53,030 in Sterling Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling Heights, Michigan is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% more expensive in Sterling Heights
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Sterling Heights, MI
Compared to Tucson, Sterling Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  37.0% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower