Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Columbus, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Mississippi is 33.0% cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $33,514 in Columbus, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Mississippi is cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Columbus
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. Columbus, MS
Compared to Ann Arbor, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher