Cost of living in Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, United States is Very expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $2260 for one person and $5870 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Ann Arbor compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Ann Arbor is 58% more expensive overall.

How does Ann Arbor compare to your city?

Ann Arbor is 43% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Ann Arbor is, on average, 45% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Ann Arbor?

Who is Ann Arbor a good fit for?

Ann Arbor tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Ann Arbor so expensive?

The primary driver of high costs in Ann Arbor is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Ann Arbor?

Food prices in Ann Arbor are 29% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall cost of living.

Is public transport affordable in Ann Arbor?

Public transport in Ann Arbor is 37% lower than the European benchmark, making it a more affordable option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2260 $
Without Rent
819 $
Rent & Utilities
1441 $
Food
616 $
Transport
47 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
5035 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
124.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 14.5 $
Dinner 79.7 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.23 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.96 $
Capuccino 4.97 $
Coke, 330ml 2.52 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.79 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.62 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.06 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.71 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 17.8 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.3 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.2 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.41 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.77 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.52 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.09 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.22 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.62 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.67 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.25 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 14 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.99 $
Cigarette pack 10.1 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.74 $
Monthly Pass 45 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.93 $
Taxi, 8 km 15.3 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 128 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 9.25 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.04 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.17 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.49 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 96 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 147 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 63.3 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,177 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,487 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,701 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 3,700 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 3,748 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,712 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 5,035 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.57%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 40.1 $
Cinema, 1 seat 12.6 $
Haircut 17.8 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 85.4 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 52 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,932 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 20,141 $

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Ann Arbor vs Havana (Havana is 55% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 37% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Holguin (Holguin is 43% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 33% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 53% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 48% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 31% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 31% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 52% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 61% less expensive)
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Ann Arbor vs San Jose (San Jose is 45% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Limon (Limon is 47% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Liberia (Liberia is 60% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 45% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 43% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Cartago (Cartago is 57% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Heredia (Heredia is 45% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 25% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 42% less expensive)
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Ann Arbor vs Castries (Castries is 49% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 47% less expensive)
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Ann Arbor vs Kingston (Kingston is 41% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 65% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 55% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 48% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs May Pen (May Pen is 64% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 57% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 62% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Linstead (Linstead is 54% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 50% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 49% less expensive)
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Ann Arbor vs St. John's (St. John's is 52% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs All Saints (All Saints is 52% less expensive)
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Ann Arbor vs St. George's (St. George's is 53% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Grenville (Grenville is 53% less expensive)
Dominica
Ann Arbor vs Roseau (Roseau is 56% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 50% less expensive)
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Ann Arbor vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 57% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 56% less expensive)
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Ann Arbor vs Belize City (Belize City is 61% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 52% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 68% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 41% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 30% less expensive)
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Ann Arbor vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 56% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Mixco (Mixco is 72% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Coban (Coban is 60% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 66% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 60% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 60% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 61% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 62% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Flores (Flores is 62% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 65% less expensive)
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Ann Arbor vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 63% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 54% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Choloma (Choloma is 73% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 71% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 61% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 62% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 68% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 68% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Yoro (Yoro is 68% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs La Lima (La Lima is 62% less expensive)
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Ann Arbor vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 65% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 54% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 66% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Higuey (Higuey is 66% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs La Vega (La Vega is 75% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 63% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 68% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 77% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 72% less expensive) Ann Arbor vs Bonao (Bonao is 76% less expensive)
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