What is a pro or con of living in Ann Arbor, Michigancompared to Champaign, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 139% more expensive in Ann Arbor.

What salary do I need to live in Ann Arbor, Michigan copmared to Champaign, Illinois?

A salary of $62,000 in Champaign, Illinois should increase to $86,659 in Ann Arbor, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHAMPAIGN vs. ANN ARBOR
Cost of Living Comparison

Champaign, Illinois vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 39.8% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $86,659 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Ann Arbor
than in Champaign, Illinois

Champaign, IL vs. Ann Arbor, MI

Compared to Champaign, Ann Arbor is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

171.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.4% higher

Commute

44.2% higher

Health

27.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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