What is a pro or con of living in Boston, Massachusettscompared to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 368% more expensive in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan?

A salary of $52,500 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan should increase to $107,811 in Boston, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SAULT STE. MARIE vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 105.4% more expensive than Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $107,811 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
368% more expensive in Boston
than in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Sault Ste. Marie, MI vs. Boston, MA

Compared to Sault Ste. Marie, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

105.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

23.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

606.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

32.3% higher

Commute

75.0% higher

Health

13.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

34.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Sault Ste. Marie, MI vs. Boston, MA

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