Alton, Illinois vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 51.0% more expensive than Alton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $151,023 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is more expensive than Alton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
472% more expensive in Ann Arbor
than in Alton, Illinois
Alton, IL vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Alton, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.0% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  541.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  9.0% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower