Milpitas, California vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 48.8% cheaper than Milpitas, California.

You would need a salary of $38,366 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Milpitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is cheaper than Milpitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Ann Arbor
than in Milpitas, California
Milpitas, CA vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Milpitas, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.8% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower