Pierre, South Dakota vs. Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is 12.1% cheaper than Pierre, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $59,760 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Pierre, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is cheaper than Pierre, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Sault Ste. Marie
than in Pierre, South Dakota
Pierre, SD vs. Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Compared to Pierre, Sault Ste. Marie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  31.0% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower