What is a pro or con of living in Morro Bay, Californiacompared to Ann Arbor, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 98% more expensive in Morro Bay.

What salary do I need to live in Morro Bay, California copmared to Ann Arbor, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Ann Arbor, Michigan should increase to $69,919 in Morro Bay, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ANN ARBOR vs. MORRO BAY
Cost of Living Comparison

Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Morro Bay, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morro Bay, California is 39.8% more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $69,919 in Morro Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Morro Bay, California is more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Morro Bay
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI vs. Morro Bay, CA

Compared to Ann Arbor, Morro Bay is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

69.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.2% lower

Commute

5.5% lower

Health

34.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Morro Bay, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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