Carlsbad, California vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 43.7% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $42,252 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Ann Arbor
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Carlsbad, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower