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Philadelphia, PA vs Sault Ste. Marie, MI

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- The median age of a home in Philadelphia is 12.3% older than the median age of a home in Sault Ste. Marie.
 Philadelphia, PASault Ste. Marie, MIUnited States
 Median Home Age736442
 Median Home Cost$205,900$140,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months7.1%21.4%16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.41.9%68.6%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.74.4%98.7%101.1%
 Property Tax Rate$9.5$14.1$11.0
 Homes Owned47.0%50.2%57.4%
 Housing Vacant10.3%9.8%11.2%
 Homes Rented42.7%40.0%31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Philadelphia, PASault Ste. Marie, MIUnited States
 Average Rent$1,670$1,040$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,020$580$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,150$660$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,390$860$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,690$1,050$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,970$1,160$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Philadelphia, PASault Ste. Marie, MIUnited States
 Vacant For Rent2.5%1.8%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.7%0.3%0.4%
 Vacant For Sale0.6%0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.6%0.3%0.4%
 Vacant Vacation0.5%1.3%3.6%
 Vacant Other5.5%5.5%4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Philadelphia, PASault Ste. Marie, MIUnited States
 Less Than $20,0001.7%6.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.9%5.4%2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,9994.1%6.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9996.2%15.8%3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,9997.6%13.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99916.4%26.8%11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,99916.6%11.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99922.8%8.5%20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,99910.0%3.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9994.6%0.5%8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,9995.1%1.7%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.5%0.3%3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,9990.9%0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.2%0.0%0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over0.4%0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Philadelphia, PASault Ste. Marie, MIUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%0.0%0.2%
 2010 to 20143.0%9.4%13.6%
 2000 to 20093.0%9.4%13.6%
 1990 to 19993.2%9.5%13.6%
 1980 to 19894.0%6.6%13.2%
 1970 to 19797.4%10.9%14.8%
 1960 to 19693.2%9.5%13.6%
 1950 to 195915.7%11.0%10.0%
 1940 to 194911.2%10.6%4.7%
 1939 or Earlier40.7%31.3%12.2%
Reviews for Philadelphia    139 Reviews

Philadelphia is a very walkable and fun city to explore (albeit be aware of where not to explore at least at night). The city has beautiful old architecture , great  More

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I’m originally from New York City, then lived in a small city in upstate New York for eight years, then moved down to Philadelphia and have lived here for many years.  More

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Now the only reason some people disagree is because MONEY. If you live in “manayunk” (which I lived for 2 years) you can’t compare … you can’t compare your out skirt  More

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Reviews for Sault Ste. Marie    4 Reviews

As of the last few years, with education spending cuts, our student to teacher ratio is now somewhere near 31-32 students per classroom. The only exception is our  More

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Over 13 years ago

It is cold up here! I am bummed there isn't more to do inside with little ones when it is so cold for months.  More

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If you enjoy Winter and cool Summers, you may enjoy living here. Snowfall usually begins in December and lasts until late April. The last few years Winter weather has  More

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