Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 43.8% more expensive than Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $107,831 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Chicago
than in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Sault Ste. Marie, MI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Sault Ste. Marie, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.8% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  83.9% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher