City Intelligence
Sterling Heights, MI
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Sterling Heights.
COL Index
93
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$1,200
Home price
$260,000
Population
132,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Sterling Heights.
Affordability
41/100
Weak
41
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
59/100
Moderate
59
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
55/100
Moderate
55
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Sterling Heights
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | 100 | 80 |
| PMO Director | $170,040 | 100 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $170,040 | 100 | 80 |
| Senior Program Manager | $170,040 | 100 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $134,980 | 85 | 60 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $155,560 | 94 | 80 |
| Sales Manager | $155,560 | 94 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $130,760 | 83 | 92 |
| Data Scientist | $103,330 | 71 | 92 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $129,070 | 83 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Sterling Heights has the local purchasing power of approximately $107,500 in a national-average city.