Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is 30.4% cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $52,213 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Sault Ste. Marie
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Compared to Charlottesville, Sault Ste. Marie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower