Cost of living
Independence compared to Sault Ste. Marie
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Overview comparison
IndependenceSault Ste. Marie
Consumer prices in Sault Ste. Marie are roughly 8% higher than in Independence.
Cost of living
| Item | Independence | Sault Ste. Marie |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,512 | 2,800 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,197 | 5,439 |
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| Without rent one person | 716 | 1,025 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,937 | 2,848 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,678.74 | 1,585.46 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,465.87 | 3,238.49 |
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| Food person | 621 | 681 |
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| Food family | 1,687 | 1,610 |
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| Transport person | 81.46 | 120.7 |
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| Transport family | 310.65 | 319.52 |
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| Life expectancy | 86.64 years | 90.48 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Independence | Sault Ste. Marie |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.56 | 14.98 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 66.04 | 62.61 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.33 | 9.24 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.24 | 6.94 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.4 | 5.05 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.79 | 2.87 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Independence | Sault Ste. Marie |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,699.43 | 1,736.35 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,565.43 | 1,593.03 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,951.09 | 2,793.29 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,459.78 | 2,599.56 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 98.48 | 129.49 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 215.31 | 158.43 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 64.55 | 60.7 |
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Transportation
| Item | Independence | Sault Ste. Marie |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.68 | 6.07 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,197 | 4,751 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,876 | 2,809 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.98 | 2.06 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 79.34% | 67.86% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.62 | 20.09 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.94 | 1.18 |
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Groceries
| Item | Independence | Sault Ste. Marie |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.93 | 1.24 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.44 | 3.78 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.14 | 3.31 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.6 | 14.26 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.91 | 12.27 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.55 | 18.43 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.83 | 1.95 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.62 | 1.37 |
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Other
| Item | Independence | Sault Ste. Marie |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 58.03 | 51.45 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.01 | 14.71 |
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| Doctors visit | 104.94 | 98.89 |
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| Haircut, simple | 17.75 | 23.56 |
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| Brand Jeans | 57.82 | 62.28 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 87.36 | 98.37 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,421.68 | 1,294.66 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 17,538 | 21,555 |
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