Sault Sainte Marie

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Sault Sainte Marie, MI

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A unique city with a unique name on the US-Canada border

Charming River Breweries Affordable

Sault Sainte Marie, also called “the Soo” by locals, is a city in Michigan set along the St. Marys River across from the Canadian city it shares a name with. The city is home to the Soo Locks, the world’s busiest canal, and is a gateway from Lake Superior to the Great Lakes below.

Sault Sainte Marie’s position on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula gives it a unique atmosphere. Grab a drink at Karl’s or 1668 — two popular breweries near the water — and enjoy stunning views of the Canadian side of the river and the International Bridge. Sault Sainte Marie is a popular hockey town, and there’s always something to regardless of the season.

Apartments close to the water have remained affordable, and many are located in charming historic buildings. I-75 will bring you to mainland Michigan in no time, or up to Canada if you’re willing to cross the border.

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Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.