San Jose, California vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 48.5% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $61,786 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Ann Arbor
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to San Jose, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.5% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower