Columbus, Ohio vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 28.1% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $121,719 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Ann Arbor
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Columbus, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher