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

Median Home Cost is 47% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan should increase to $105,422 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (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. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 40.6% more expensive than Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $105,422 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Sault Ste. Marie, MI vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Sault Ste. Marie, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

79.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

22.0% higher

Commute

88.4% higher

Health

1.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

17.3% higher

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Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Sault Ste. Marie, MI vs. Philadelphia, PA

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