What is a pro or con of living in Ann Arbor, Michigancompared to Phoenix, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 10% more expensive in Ann Arbor.

What salary do I need to live in Ann Arbor, Michigan copmared to Phoenix, Arizona?

A salary of $150,000 in Phoenix, Arizona should increase to $152,760 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.

PHOENIX vs. ANN ARBOR
Cost of Living Comparison

Phoenix, Arizona vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 1.8% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $152,760 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Ann Arbor
than in Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix, AZ vs. Ann Arbor, MI

Compared to Phoenix, Ann Arbor is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.8% higher

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Renter

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Food

5.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

58.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.5% lower

Commute

15.1% lower

Health

12.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.7% lower

Cost of Food

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