Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Santa Cruz, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, New Mexico is 19.6% cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $68,338 in Santa Cruz, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, New Mexico is cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Santa Cruz
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. Santa Cruz, NM
Compared to Ann Arbor, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher