Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 63.6% more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $81,798 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Irvine
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Ann Arbor, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.6% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher