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Ann Arbor, Michigan vs Palo Alto, California

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A salary of $97,500 in Ann Arbor, Michigan should increase to $470,624 in Palo Alto, California
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Palo Alto, California is 382.7% more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan
Cost of Living IndexesAnn Arbor, MIPalo Alto, CADifference
Overall (Homeowner, No Child care, Taxes Not Included)127.1613.5382.7% more
Food & Groceries90.7110.822.2% more
Housing (Homeowner)190.31,756.1822.8% more
Housing (Renter)
Median Home Cost$355,900$3,284,200$2,928,300 (822.8% more)
Utilities99.389.99.5% less
Transportation114.5160.940.5% more
Health89.593.74.7% more
Taxes
Child care
Miscellaneous95.4105.911.0% more
100 = US Average. Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive. About our Cost of Living Index

Comparison Highlights

- Overall, Palo Alto, California is 382.7% more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
- Median Home Cost is 822% more expensive in Palo Alto.
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