Portales, New Mexico vs. Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is 9.9% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $54,926 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Sault Ste. Marie
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs. Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Compared to Portales, Sault Ste. Marie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% higher
      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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher