Tacoma, Washington vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 6.2% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $64,731 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
17% cheaper in Ann Arbor
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Tacoma, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.5% higher
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% lower