Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 44.9% more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $72,448 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in San Diego
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Ann Arbor, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher