Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Housing:
Sault Ste. Marie, MI vs Boston, MA

Change Cities
Highlights
- The median age of a home in Sault Ste. Marie is 21.9% younger than the median age of a home in Boston.
 Sault Ste. Marie, MIBoston, MAUnited States
 Median Home Age64  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$656,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months21.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock44.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.98.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$6.1$11.0
 Homes Owned50.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock9.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented40.0%  Unlock31.4%
 space
 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Sault Ste. Marie, MIBoston, MAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,410$1,840
 Studio Apartment$580  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,370$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$860  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,460$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,160  Unlock$2,160
 space1
 Vacant Housing
 Sault Ste. Marie, MIBoston, MAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.7%3.6%
 Vacant Other5.5%  Unlock4.1%
 space2
 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Sault Ste. Marie, MIBoston, MAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9995.4%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99915.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99926.8%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9998.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock11.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.5%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock33.6%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock8.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock5.0%1.1%
 space3
 Housing Units By Year Built
 Sault Ste. Marie, MIBoston, MAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock6.6%13.6%
 2000 to 20099.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock4.4%13.6%
 1980 to 19896.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock7.5%14.8%
 1960 to 19699.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock7.3%10.0%
 1940 to 194910.6%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock48.2%12.2%
Transportation
Reviews for Sault Ste. Marie    4 Reviews
Catryna · Sault Sainte Marie, MI
Student per Teacher Ratio
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

   |    Reply
Kate · Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Weather
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

   |    Reply
Marilyn · Brimley, MI
20 years in this community
Over 16 years ago

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Sault Ste. Marie

See all reviews
Reviews for Boston    122 Reviews
Peter · East Sandwich, MA
Boston is great!
Over 2 years ago

health care in the country, plenty of jobs, gorgeous architecture, cool neighborhoods, lots of great restaurants, and always something to do. The beautiful coast, the  More

   |    Reply
Richard · Revere, MA
Many pros, but all are outweighed by the cons
Over 3 years ago

I've lived in/near Boston my whole life almost. It has many pros such as a big city feel, extremely safe, reliable train transportation, great food. However any pro  More

   |    Reply
Ketevani · Woburn, MA
Do you want to feel poor?! Come on down!
Over 4 years ago

I moved to MA from the country of Georgia in eastern Europe. Then traveled quite a bit in the U.S. Boston definitely has its own flavor. Suburbs offer okay schools,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Boston

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 East Brunswick, New JerseyClaymont, DelawareCompare
 Bath, North CarolinaElizabeth City, North CarolinaCompare
 Biloxi, MississippiGulfport, MississippiCompare
 Daytona Beach, FloridaLogan, UtahCompare
 Clinton, ConnecticutForest, VirginiaCompare
 Anchorage, AlaskaErwin, TennesseeCompare
 Orlando, FloridaCortez, ColoradoCompare
 Pleasanton, KansasPittsburg, KansasCompare
 Lincoln City, OregonSalem, OregonCompare
 Staunton, VirginiaBuhl, IdahoCompare

Learn More About Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Boston, Massachusetts
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.