Salem, Oregon vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 8.1% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $75,674 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Ann Arbor
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Salem, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% higher
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher