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CARLSBAD vs. ANN ARBOR
Cost of Living Comparison
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Carlsbad, California vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is
43.7%
cheaper
than Carlsbad, California.
You would need a salary of
$42,252
in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is
cheaper
than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Ann Arbor
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Carlsbad, Ann Arbor is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
43.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
9.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
56.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.0% higher
Commute
20.3% lower
Health
9.1% lower
Taxes
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Personal
10.1% lower
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