Madison, Wisconsin vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 9.2% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $21,834 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Ann Arbor
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Madison, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower