Boston, Massachusetts vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 27.8% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $54,123 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Ann Arbor
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Boston, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.1% lower