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Living in Ann Arbor: cost, climate, Chinese community & taxes

Ann Arbor at a glance for newcomers — every number is from an official source.

Metro area: Ann Arbor, MI

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Big Chinese communityGood transitHighly educatedHealthcare hubCold wintersMild summersShort commutesSmaller metroSmaller business sector

💰 Money

Cost of living (US = 100)
100.9 (above average)
Median rent
$1,554/mo
Median home value
$395k
Median household income
$91k

🌤️ Climate

January average
23.5°F -5°C
July average high
83.8°F 29°C
Rain + snow (water) per year
29.78 in
Days ≥ 90°F / ≤ 32°F
11 / 150 days/yr

NOAA station: Ann Arbor Muni (USW00094889), 1991–2020

🥟 People & community

Population
374k
Chinese / Taiwanese
3.7% ~14k
Asian
10.0%
Bachelor’s degree+ (adults)
59.9%
Computer / engineering / science jobs
11.3%

🚇 Getting around

Commute by transit
3.5%
Drive alone to work
63.9%
Work from home
16.7%
Average commute
24 min

🧾 Taxes

State income tax (top rate)
4.25% MI
Sales tax (state + avg. local)
6%

✈️ Flights to China

Nonstop from DTW to Shanghai

Delta

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