What is a pro or con of living in Ann Arbor, Michigancompared to Montgomery, Alabama?

Median Home Cost is 259% more expensive in Ann Arbor.

What salary do I need to live in Ann Arbor, Michigan copmared to Montgomery, Alabama?

A salary of $60,000 in Montgomery, Alabama should increase to $85,925 in Ann Arbor, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MONTGOMERY vs. ANN ARBOR
Cost of Living Comparison

Montgomery, Alabama vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 43.2% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $85,925 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
259% more expensive in Ann Arbor
than in Montgomery, Alabama

Montgomery, AL vs. Ann Arbor, MI

Compared to Montgomery, Ann Arbor is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

43.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

351.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.5% lower

Commute

23.0% higher

Health

33.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Montgomery, Alabama vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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Montgomery, AL vs. Ann Arbor, MI

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