Houston, Texas vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 15.9% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $115,916 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Ann Arbor
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Houston, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower