Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is 22.6% cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $30,964 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Sault Ste. Marie
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Compared to Wilmington, Sault Ste. Marie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower