Portland, Oregon vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 16.4% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $61,454 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Ann Arbor
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Portland, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% higher
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower