Providence, Rhode Island vs. Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is 30.9% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $34,551 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Sault Ste. Marie
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Compared to Providence, Sault Ste. Marie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% lower
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  18.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.9% lower