Palo Alto, California vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 74.4% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $30,693 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Ann Arbor
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Palo Alto, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
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  74.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  24.9% lower
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  Personal
  9.9% lower
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