Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 8.8% cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $118,609 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Dallas
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Ann Arbor, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  21.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher