Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 11.0% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $73,408 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Ann Arbor
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Charlotte, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower