Arlington, Virginia vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 31.5% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $68,502 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Ann Arbor
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Arlington, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% lower
      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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% lower