🇺🇸 MI, United States · #148 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Ann Arbor

5.3% below the United States average

Ranked #148 of 546 cities · More expensive than 72.9% of cities worldwide

Compared to United States average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Ann Arbor

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 1,401/mo USD 1,051/mo 25%
3-Bedroom USD 2,439/mo USD 1,829/mo 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-5.3% Average
Rent
+3.3% Average
Groceries
-3.9% Average
Restaurants
-9.3% Affordable
Purchasing Power
+10.8% Strong

Living in Ann Arbor: What to Expect

Ann Arbor is average by global standards (ranked #148 of 546 cities). It is 5.3% cheaper than the United States average, based on 75 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is affordable. Restaurants offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

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