Grass Valley, California vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 12.3% cheaper than Grass Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $43,859 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Grass Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is cheaper than Grass Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Ann Arbor
than in Grass Valley, California
Grass Valley, CA vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Grass Valley, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  27.8% higher
  Health
  32.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower