Salinas, California vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 21.2% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $78,790 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Ann Arbor
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Salinas, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  43.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower