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Red Wing, MN vs Sault Ste. Marie, MI

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Are people in Sault Ste. Marie older or younger than people in Red Wing?
- The Median Age in Sault Ste. Marie is 8.1 years younger than in Red Wing.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sault Ste. Marie or Red Wing?
- Sault Ste. Marie housing costs are 44.3% less expensive than Red Wing housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sault Ste. Marie or Red Wing?
- The average commute for residents of Sault Ste. Marie is 8.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Red Wing.

Things to do in Red Wing?
Red Wing is a thriving rural community located atop bluffs overlooking Mississippi River offering numerous amenities like museums, music venues and art galleries while giving visitors beautiful vistas from Garvin Heights lookout point or plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities with boating at Bay Point Park & Marina among them.

Things to do in Sault Ste. Marie?
Sault Ste. Marie, MI is a lovely city east of Paradise filled with plenty of enjoyable attractions such as Whitefish Point Bird Observatory displaying its distinctive landscape or Soo Locks great for outdoor activities; visitors can also join in the yearly celebration Sault Summer Arts and Culture Fest offering lots of entertainment every August.

 Red Wing, MNSault Ste. Marie, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,523329,725,481
 Median Income$61,040  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$251,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.47  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Red Wing    6 Reviews

Red Wing is a small town located equidistant between the Twin Cities and Rochester and is situated on the Mississippi river. Much of the big city culture of Minneapolis  More

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Over 12 years ago

Red Wing is a pretty town along the river. It does have some things outsiders need to be aware of if you take the plunge. The town is OLD, as in the citizens. If  More

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Over 17 years ago

It's a very nice town on the Missippi but too cold in winter---hot & humid in summer but a great spring & fall. If you like the changing seasons, it's ideal.  More

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Reviews for Sault Ste. Marie    4 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

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 14 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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