Santa Monica, California vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 59.3% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $162,854 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Ann Arbor
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Santa Monica, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.3% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% higher
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower