South Bend, Indiana vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 47.6% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $39,360 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Ann Arbor
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to South Bend, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.6% higher
      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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  458.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  29.7% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher