Houston, Texas vs. Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is 21.8% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $39,110 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Sault Ste. Marie
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Compared to Houston, Sault Ste. Marie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  36.7% lower
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower