What is a pro or con of living in Ann Arbor, Michigancompared to Carmel-by-the-Sea, California?

Median Home Cost is 76% cheaper in Ann Arbor.

What salary do I need to live in Ann Arbor, Michigan copmared to Carmel-by-the-Sea, California?

A salary of $75,000 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California could decrease to $30,038 in Ann Arbor, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CARMEL BY THE SEA vs. ANN ARBOR
Cost of Living Comparison

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 59.9% cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

You would need a salary of $30,038 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Ann Arbor
than in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Carmel By The Sea, CA vs. Ann Arbor, MI

Compared to Carmel By The Sea, Ann Arbor is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

59.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

73.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.4% higher

Commute

3.5% lower

Health

43.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.7% lower

Cost of Food

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