Bemidji, Minnesota vs. Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is 1.5% more expensive than Bemidji, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $50,747 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bemidji, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is more expensive than Bemidji, Minnesota
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
36% more expensive in Sault Ste. Marie
than in Bemidji, Minnesota
Bemidji, MN vs. Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Compared to Bemidji, Sault Ste. Marie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% higher
      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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  19.7% higher
  Health
  36.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower