Irvine, California vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 38.9% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $61,126 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Ann Arbor
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Irvine, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower