Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 142.4% more expensive than Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $121,218 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
705% more expensive in Irvine
than in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Sault Ste. Marie, MI vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Sault Ste. Marie, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  142.4% 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
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  913.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  47.4% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher