Alexandria, Virginia vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 21.1% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $78,902 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Ann Arbor
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Alexandria, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower