Wood Dale, Illinois vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 7.6% more expensive than Wood Dale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $75,306 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Wood Dale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is more expensive than Wood Dale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Ann Arbor
than in Wood Dale, Illinois
Wood Dale, IL vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Wood Dale, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  15.7% lower
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower