Allen, Texas vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 2.3% more expensive than Allen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $204,621 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Allen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is more expensive than Allen, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% more expensive in Ann Arbor
than in Allen, Texas
Allen, TX vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Allen, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  11.5% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher