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Sault Ste. Marie, MI vs Bay City, MI

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Are people in Bay City older or younger than people in Sault Ste. Marie?
- The Median Age in Bay City is 4.6 years older than in Sault Ste. Marie.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bay City or Sault Ste. Marie?
- Bay City housing costs are 33.9% less expensive than Sault Ste. Marie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bay City or Sault Ste. Marie?
- The average commute for residents of Bay City is 8.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Sault Ste. Marie.

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.

Things to do in Bay City?
Bay City MI rests near Saginaw Valley known mostly for its historic riverfront district packed with shops & restaurants alongside several Victorian style houses giving visitors an authentic glimpse into Michigan’s past.

 Sault Ste. Marie, MIBay City, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,824329,725,481
 Median Income$45,905  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3938.4
 Avg. Home Price$140,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time11.77  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Bay City    7 Reviews

Bay City offers low prices for homes due to lower population (Current lower demand). Years ago, the population was more than 3x as big due to big lumber industry, etc.  More

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But everything else is going to  More

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There are many pros to Bay City, it is incredibly cheap to live in and most everything is very affordable. The problem is that the economy is terrible and there aren't  More

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