Richmond, Virginia vs. Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is 22.3% cheaper than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $43,530 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is cheaper than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Sault Ste. Marie
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Compared to Richmond, Sault Ste. Marie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower