Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 20.2% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $60,098 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Ann Arbor
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Springfield, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower