Sault Ste. Marie Metro Area, MI Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan?
$2,280 / month
for a family, 57.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $27,360 for the year for a family.
$2,267 / month
for a single person, 52.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $27,200 for the year for a single person.

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 Michi Metro Area, 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 Metro Area, MI

Housing costs in Sault Ste. Marie?
A typical home costs $142,200, which is 57.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 35.0% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sault Ste. Marie costs $890 per month, which is 37.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 23.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Sault Ste. Marie?
To live comfortably in Sault Ste. Marie Michi Metro Area, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $27,360 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sault Ste. Marie?
The cost of living in Sault Ste. Marie, MI Metro Area is 76.2, which is 24% lower than the US average. This means that the cost of goods and services in this area is lower than the national average. Housing prices are also significantly lower than the national average, with a median house value of $142,200 compared to the US average of $338,100. For those looking for an affordable place to live, Sault Ste. Marie may be an attractive option.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSault Ste. MarieMichiganUnited States
    Unlock91.5100.0
  90.1  Unlock100.0
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  42.7  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$218,700$338,100
  89.2  Unlock100.0
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  80.8  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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