Bellingham, Washington vs. Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is 39.4% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $75,791 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Sault Ste. Marie
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Compared to Bellingham, Sault Ste. Marie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.7% higher
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower