San Diego, California vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 31.0% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $124,227 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Ann Arbor
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to San Diego, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower