Frankenmuth, MI vs Sault Ste. Marie, MI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Sault Ste. Marie is 17.2% cheaper than Frankenmuth. With a cost index of 67 vs 79, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Sault Ste. Marie to Frankenmuth should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Frankenmuth is $814/month compared to $787/month in Sault Ste. Marie — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sault Ste. Marie is more affordable at $127,300 median vs $277,600.

Median household income in Frankenmuth is $84,583 compared to $55,031 in Sault Ste. Marie (+53.7%). While Frankenmuth is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Frankenmuth spend roughly 11.5% of their income on rent, less than the 17.2% in Sault Ste. Marie.