Walnut Creek, California vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 44.0% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $67,159 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Ann Arbor
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Walnut Creek, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  33.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower