Juneau, Alaska vs. Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is 34.6% cheaper than Juneau, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $34,014 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Juneau, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is cheaper than Juneau, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Sault Ste. Marie
than in Juneau, Alaska
Juneau, AK vs. Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Compared to Juneau, Sault Ste. Marie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% 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
  32.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower