Birmingham, Alabama vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 46.2% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $73,118 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
349% more expensive in Ann Arbor
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Birmingham, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.2% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  480.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  33.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher