Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is 12.0% cheaper than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $43,993 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is cheaper than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Sault Ste. Marie
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Compared to Indianapolis, Sault Ste. Marie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower