Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 49.8% more expensive than Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $77,896 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
222% more expensive in Portland
than in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Sault Ste. Marie, MI vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Sault Ste. Marie, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.8% 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
  22.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  262.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher