Zip 48314 (Sterling Heights, MI) Cost of Living


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Sterling Heights cost of living score
97.9
Less expensive
2.1% lower
than the US average
7.0% higher
than the Michigan average
Sterling Heights (zip 48314), Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 97.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 2.1% lower than the U.S. average and 7.0% lower than the average for Michigan.

Zip 48314 (Sterling Heights, MI)

Housing costs in Sterling Heights?
A typical home costs $334,000, which is 1.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 52.7% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sterling Heights costs $1,300 per month, which is 18.2% more than the national average of $1,100 and 6.2% more than the state average of $1,220.

Can I afford Sterling Heights?
To live comfortably in Sterling Heights (zip 48314), Michigan, a minimum annual income of $64,080 for a family, and $40,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sterling Heights?
The cost of living in 48314 Sterling Heights, MI is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. The median home value in the area is $153,100, which is slightly lower than the national average of $221,000. Rent prices are also below-average in the area, with an average rent for a two-bedroom apartment coming in at $1,340 per month. Utility costs are also low, with electric and water bills coming in at around $120 per month. Overall, those looking to save money while staying close to Detroit will find that living in 48314 Sterling Heights is an excellent choice.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSterling HeightsMichiganUnited States
  97.991.5100.0
  98.493.4100
  80.484.8100.0
  100.671.2100.0
  $334,000$218,700$338,100
  99.9%100.1%100.0%
  130.2115.1100.0
  109.595.9100.0

   100=National Average

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