Cheapest Cities Near Ann Arbor (2026)

Ann Arbor has a cost of living index of 105 (US avg = 100). Here are 8 more affordable metros to consider as alternatives.

More affordable alternatives

1
Flint, MI27% cheaper
COL: 771BR: $880/moSave $870/mo on rent
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2
McAllen, TX26% cheaper
COL: 781BR: $950/moSave $800/mo on rent
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3
Jackson, MS25% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $1,000/moSave $750/mo on rent
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4
Springfield, MO25% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $950/moSave $800/mo on rent
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5
Laredo, TX25% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $950/moSave $800/mo on rent
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6
Evansville, IN24% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $990/moSave $760/mo on rent
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7
Topeka, KS24% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $940/moSave $810/mo on rent
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8
El Paso, TX24% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $1,050/moSave $700/mo on rent
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Ann Arbor at a glance

105
COL index
100 = US avg
$1,750
1BR rent
per month
$400K
Home price
median
4.1%
State tax
income

Cities with similar cost of living

Boise, IDCOL: 105Trenton, NJCOL: 105Las Vegas, NVCOL: 106Minneapolis, MNCOL: 106

COL index sourced from Numbeo, Zillow, and BLS data · Q1 2026 · For general guidance only