Wasilla, Alaska vs. Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is 33.5% cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $33,230 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Sault Ste. Marie
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Compared to Wasilla, Sault Ste. Marie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  32.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% lower
  Commute
  37.9% lower
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower

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