Hayward, California vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 34.2% cheaper than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $65,815 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is cheaper than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Ann Arbor
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Hayward, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.2% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  30.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower

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