San Francisco, California vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 54.6% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $49,906 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Ann Arbor
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to San Francisco, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.6% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  36.7% lower
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% lower