Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is 18.9% cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $60,831 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Sault Ste. Marie
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs. Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Compared to Springfield, Sault Ste. Marie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% lower
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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