Cost of Living Calculator - Ann Arbor, Michigan vs Merced, California


The cost of living in Merced, California is 4.4% cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $71,680 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Merced
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs Merced, CA
Compared to Ann Arbor, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  49.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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