Washington, District of Columbia vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 26.5% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $47,779 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Ann Arbor
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Washington, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower