Portland, Oregon vs. Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is 43.6% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $42,315 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Sault Ste. Marie
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Compared to Portland, Sault Ste. Marie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.6% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  42.0% lower
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower