Santa Rosa, California vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 22.0% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $78,013 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Ann Arbor
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Santa Rosa, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  26.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower