Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is 17.8% cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $41,089 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Sault Ste. Marie
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Compared to Sioux Falls, Sault Ste. Marie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower