Stanford, California vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 75.0% cheaper than Stanford, California.

You would need a salary of $12,011 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanford, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is cheaper than Stanford, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Ann Arbor
than in Stanford, California
Stanford, CA vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Stanford, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.0% 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
  18.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower