Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 23.6% more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $61,789 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Ann Arbor, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% higher
      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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  27.9% higher
  Health
  28.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher