Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is 11.3% cheaper than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $79,846 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is cheaper than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Sault Ste. Marie
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Compared to Appleton, Sault Ste. Marie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower