Durham, North Carolina vs. Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is 23.4% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $57,462 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Sault Ste. Marie
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Compared to Durham, Sault Ste. Marie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower