Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 39.8% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $55,909 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Ann Arbor
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  187.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  45.5% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower