Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 94.2% more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $223,351 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in San Jose
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Ann Arbor, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.2% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  164.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  50.8% higher
  Health
  33.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher