same $100k income, fresh start from Madison
changea dispatch from
ann arbor
MI
42.28°N
83.74°W
Ann Arbor is the University of Michigan, with the Big House (Michigan Stadium) holding over 107,000 people on football Saturdays, making it briefly the third-largest city in Michigan. Downtown is tree-lined brick streets, great independent bookstores, and a food scene with strong Middle Eastern and Korean energy. Zingerman's Deli is a national pilgrimage. The Huron River runs through. College town energy at its best.
in our guides
the verdict
pricier each month than Madison
Ann Arbor costs more than Madison, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$2,082/mo
24% more expensive than Madison(vs $1,673/mo)
4.25%
$168/mo less in state tax than Madison
vs 6.27% in Madison
$5,897/mo
$241 less than Madison
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$429k
8% cheaper than Madison
vs $465k in Madison
366k
vs 694k in Madison
field notes, weather & such.
154
pleasant days a year, in ann arbor.
Madison only logs 147 pleasant days.
Noticeably quieter than Madison. About 65% fewer events on a typical month.
56/100
16% lower than Madison
vs 67/100 in Madison
Closest outdoor draw: Seven Lakes State Park, 36.3 mi.
97/100
10% higher than Madison
vs 88/100 in Madison
135
1127% more than Madison
vs 11 nonstops in Madison
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