Phoenix, Arizona vs. Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is 31.3% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $58,413 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Sault Ste. Marie
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Compared to Phoenix, Sault Ste. Marie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower