Cost of living in Ann Arbor?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Michigan
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<p>Hi all,</p>

<p>University of Michigan is one of my top choices right now, but of course, money is playing a big part in my decision...
Right now, the cost of tuition at U of M is cheaper than the other school I'm looking at right now (USC), which is a big plus, but I'm hoping to hear from some current students at U of M about what the cost of living in Ann Arbor is like.
Also, what is the job market/economy like in Ann Arbor (or just Michigan in general)? Could students easily find a minimum wage job in town?</p>

<p>Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks!</p>

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<p>Minimum wage, yes, you’ll find one. Much higher than minimum wage for unskilled labor, not really. </p>

<p>Cost of living in Ann Arbor is higher than most of the surrounding area, and is pretty expensive compared to a typical Midwestern city. It’s still much cheaper than California though.</p>