College Station, Texas vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 25.1% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $62,542 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Ann Arbor
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to College Station, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  42.8% higher
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher