Sault Ste. Marie, MI Cost of Living


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Sault Ste. Marie cost of living score
76.2
Less expensive
23.8% lower
than the US average
16.7% lower
than the Michigan average
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.8% lower than the U.S. average and 16.7% higher than the average for Michigan.

Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Housing costs in Sault Ste. Marie?
A typical home costs $140,000, which is 58.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 36.0% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sault Ste. Marie costs $860 per month, which is 39.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 27.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Sault Ste. Marie?
To live comfortably in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $27,000 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sault Ste. Marie?
The cost of living in Sault Ste. Marie, MI is quite affordable compared to many other cities. The median home price is $80,000 and rental rates are reasonable for both houses and apartments. Utilities such as gas, electricity, and water are all reasonably priced in the area as well. Groceries tend to be slightly higher than the national average but still remain lower than those found in most major metropolitan areas. Additionally, there are plenty of outdoor activities available including fishing, camping, boating, skiing, snowmobiling and more that allow for an active lifestyle without breaking the bank. Overall, Sault Ste. Marie is an affordable place to live with plenty of amenities for everyone.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSault Ste. MarieMichiganUnited States
  76.291.5100.0
  90.693.4100
  103.484.8100.0
  43.171.2100.0
  $140,000$218,700$338,100
  88.3%100.1%100.0%
  75.3115.1100.0
  81.395.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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As of the last few years, with education spending cuts, our student to teacher ratio is now somewhere near 31-32 students per classroom. The only exception is our  More

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Over 13 years ago

It is cold up here! I am bummed there isn't more to do inside with little ones when it is so cold for months.  More

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If you enjoy Winter and cool Summers, you may enjoy living here. Snowfall usually begins in December and lasts until late April. The last few years Winter weather has  More

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