Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 4.9% more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $183,626 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Ann Arbor
than in Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton, MA vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Northampton, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  15.9% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower