Rockford, Illinois vs. Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is 1.5% cheaper than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $73,912 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is cheaper than Rockford, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
44% cheaper in Sault Ste. Marie
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Compared to Rockford, Sault Ste. Marie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher