Santa Clara, California vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 52.9% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $24,485 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Ann Arbor
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Santa Clara, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.9% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower