Charleston, South Carolina vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 0.8% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $40,328 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
77% more expensive in Ann Arbor
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Charleston, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower