Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 18.7% more expensive than Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $89,056 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
136% more expensive in Detroit
than in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Sault Ste. Marie, MI vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Sault Ste. Marie, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  136.8% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher