Home › MI › Ann Arbor, MI Cost of living in Ann Arbor, MI Livability score 61 · cost-of-living index 98.2 (US = 100)
How Ann Arbor compares Where Ann Arbor falls within the range of all 200 metros (marker = this city).
Cost-of-living index (US=100) 85 118 Cost-of-living index (US=100): 98 — range 85 to 118 across all metros 98 Median home price $149k $1610k Median home price: $423k — range $149k to $1610k across all metros $423k Price per sqft (more house = lower) $88 $1074 Price per sqft (more house = lower): $256 — range $88 to $1074 across all metros $256 Combined sales tax 0.0% 11.5% Combined sales tax: 6.0% — range 0.0% to 11.5% across all metros 6.0% Property tax rate 0.28% 2.76% Property tax rate: 1.56% — range 0.28% to 2.76% across all metros 1.56% Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 110 1,000 Violent crime (per 100k, state avg): 460 — range 110 to 1,000 across all metros 460 Electricity (¢/kWh) 12.3 46.6 Electricity (¢/kWh): 21.4 — range 12.3 to 46.6 across all metros 21.4 Avg summer high (°F) 65° 104° Avg summer high (°F): 83° — range 65° to 104° across all metros 83° Avg winter low (°F) -2° 72° Avg winter low (°F): 16° — range -2° to 72° across all metros 16° Map of Ann Arbor Grocery stores, parks, golf courses and more — real listings. Toggle categories in the legend.
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Cost of living Metric Value Scope US rank Cost-of-living index (US=100) 98.2 metro-area #125 of 200 Grocery index (US=100) 94.1 metro-area #31 of 200 Big Mac price (est.) $5.58 metro-area #122 of 200 Median household income $84,245 metro-area #42 of 200 Median wage (all occupations) $39,045 metro-area #114 of 200
Who lives here Metric Value Scope US rank Median age 34.8 years metro-area #26 of 200 Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) 58.1% metro-area #2 of 200 Foreign-born residents 12.8% metro-area #54 of 200 Homes that are owner-occupied 61.6% metro-area #160 of 200
Economy Metric Value Scope US rank Unemployment rate 4.69% metro-area #67 of 200 Population growth (5-yr) +2.4% metro-area #133 of 200
Housing — what your money buys Metric Value Scope US rank Median home price $422,945 metro-area #143 of 200 Home price ÷ income (affordability) 5.0× metro-area #117 of 200 1-yr home appreciation +2.5% metro-area #72 of 200 Price per square foot $256 metro-area #157 of 200 Typical home size (implied) 1,650 sqft Median rent (monthly) $2,068 metro-area #166 of 200 Homes for sale (inventory) 858 Median days on market 6 metro-area #5 of 200
Taxes Metric Value Scope US rank Total tax burden (est. % of income) 10.0% state #97 of 200 Combined sales tax 6.00% state #16 of 200 State income tax (top rate) 4.25% Capital gains tax 4.25% state #78 of 200 High earners No special surtax Social Security in retirement Not taxed — does not tax Social Security benefits Effective property tax rate 1.56% metro-area #154 of 200 Median property tax paid $5,255 metro-area #181 of 200
Health & childcare Metric Value Scope US rank Life expectancy at birth 80.5 years metro-area #15 of 200 Healthcare (annual, single adult) $6,500 state #53 of 200 Uninsured (share of residents) 4.3% metro-area #6 of 200 Primary care providers per 100k 178 metro-area #1 of 200 Childcare (annual, infant, center) $11,000 state #99 of 200
Vehicles & commute Metric Value Scope US rank Annual registration $200 state #135 of 200 Vehicle property tax (annual) 0.61% of value (~$171/yr) state #109 of 200 Emissions testing Not required Emissions detail No vehicle emissions testing DMV & license offices 4 Avg commute to work 24 min metro-area #83 of 200 Commute by driving alone 61.9% metro-area #8 of 200 Solo drivers commuting 30+ min 31.0% metro-area #95 of 200
Utilities & fuel Metric Value Scope US rank Electricity 21.4¢/kWh state #141 of 200 Avg monthly electric bill $193 state #141 of 200 Gasoline $3.35/gal state #111 of 200 Natural gas (avg monthly bill) $78 state #139 of 200 Water & sewer (avg monthly bill) $74 state #28 of 200 Home internet (avg monthly bill) $78 state #77 of 200
Insurance Metric Value Scope US rank Home insurance (annual) $1,300 state #22 of 200 Auto insurance (annual) $2,700 state #175 of 200
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance Metric Value Scope US rank Main natural hazards Lower natural-disaster risk; standard home coverage usually sufficient. FEMA National Risk Index (0–100, higher = more risk) 89.3 — Relatively Moderate metro-area #97 of 200 Flood insurance (annual, NFIP) $600 state #16 of 200 Earthquake insurance (annual) $100 state #1 of 200
Climate & air quality Metric Value Scope US rank Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner) 43 metro-area #70 of 200 Cooling degree-days (AC load) 600 metro-area #14 of 200 Homes with air conditioning (state) 87% state #151 of 200 Heating degree-days (heat load) 6,600 metro-area #181 of 200 Days per year ≥ 90°F 8 metro-area #38 of 200 Days per year ≥ 100°F 0 metro-area #5 of 200 Avg summer high (state) 83°F metro-area #21 of 200 Avg winter low 16°F metro-area #168 of 200 Annual precipitation 37.6" metro-area #71 of 200 Annual snowfall 57.0" metro-area #191 of 200 Sunshine (% of possible) 53% metro-area #168 of 200 Plant hardiness zone 6a Frost window 04-30 → 10-15
Safety Metric Value Scope US rank Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 460 state #143 of 200 Property crime (per 100k, state avg) 1,600 state #37 of 200
Local amenities & recreation Metric Value Scope US rank Grocery stores 120 metro-area #5 of 200 Parks 60 Hiking areas 15 Golf courses 15 Shooting ranges 4 Lakes 4
Permits Metric Value Scope US rank Building permit difficulty (1–5) 3 state #87 of 200 Permit detail Moderate
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.
Top employers in Ann Arbor Major public and private employers in the Ann Arbor, MI area.
Salaries by occupation in Ann Arbor Local median pay, BLS OEWS. All occupations →
Occupation Median pay Dentists $165,500 Pharmacists $142,680 Marketing Managers $138,770 Financial Managers $135,050 Human Resources Managers $134,330 Physician Assistants $134,200 Lawyers $113,780 Software Developers $106,770 Construction Managers $105,690 General & Operations Managers $104,930 Physical Therapists $103,010 Mechanical Engineers $102,660 Data Scientists $99,220 Registered Nurses $87,800 Web Developers $86,560 Civil Engineers $82,230 Electricians $79,770 Dental Hygienists $79,020 Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters $78,540 Accountants & Auditors $77,420 Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,500 Elementary School Teachers $64,040 Carpenters $59,710 Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,930 Real Estate Sales Agents $50,880 Graphic Designers $50,670 Welders, Cutters & Solderers $46,520 Medical Assistants $42,710
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