Anchorage, Alaska vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 4.6% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $76,345 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
35% cheaper in Ann Arbor
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Anchorage, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  35.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% lower