Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 19.8% more expensive than Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $41,934 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Sault Ste. Marie, MI vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Sault Ste. Marie, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  26.3% higher
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher