Fairfax, Virginia vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 25.3% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $149,393 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Ann Arbor
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Fairfax, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower