Iowa City, Iowa vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 26.9% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $18,408 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Ann Arbor
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Iowa City, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  46.1% higher
  Health
  22.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower