Whidbey Island Station, Washington vs. Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is 18.9% cheaper than Whidbey Island Station, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,831 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Whidbey Island Station, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is cheaper than Whidbey Island Station, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Sault Ste. Marie
than in Whidbey Island Station, Washington
Whidbey Island Station, WA vs. Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Compared to Whidbey Island Station, 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.0% higher
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower