Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan vs. Rock Island, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rock Island, Illinois is 3.3% cheaper than Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $48,327 in Rock Island, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Island, Illinois is cheaper than Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Rock Island
than in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Sault Ste. Marie, MI vs. Rock Island, IL
Compared to Sault Ste. Marie, Rock Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% lower
      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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher