Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 12.4% cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $75,378 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Ann Arbor
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Ann_Arbor, MI
Compared to Alpharetta, Ann_Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower