Orono, Maine vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 26.8% more expensive than Orono, Maine.

You would need a salary of $82,424 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Orono, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is more expensive than Orono, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Ann Arbor
than in Orono, Maine
Orono, ME vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Orono, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  46.3% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower