Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 120.4% more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $154,291 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Ann Arbor, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  120.4% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  263.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  58.0% higher
  Health
  42.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.3% higher