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Sault Ste. Marie, MI vs Chatham, IL

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Are people in Chatham older or younger than people in Sault Ste. Marie?
- The Median Age in Chatham is 0.8 years older than in Sault Ste. Marie.

Are housing costs cheaper in Chatham or Sault Ste. Marie?
- Chatham housing costs are 70.5% more expensive than Sault Ste. Marie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Chatham or Sault Ste. Marie?
- The average commute for residents of Chatham is 9.9 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 Chatham?
Chatham, IL is an incorporated village located in Sangamon County just outside Springfield with a population of almost 8000 people . Chatham offers visitors access to numerous parks such as Lincoln Memorial Garden and Lake Sangchris , which provides winter lake skating experiences along with activities like hunting , boating and fishing in its waters. Visitors are also encouraged to explore old town Chatham situated nearby offering unique shops as well as restaurants featuring local flavors popular among locals for decades.

 Sault Ste. Marie, MIChatham, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,245329,725,481
 Median Income$45,905  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$140,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.3%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 Chatham    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Over all very good. Usually just a few severe storms and two or three heavy snow falls (8in). Seldomly snows be for Christmas. Most of the severe weather happens just  More

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