Ann Arbor, MI vs Spokane, WA: where should you move?
Ann Arbor: University excellence; Michigan winter, high prop tax. Spokane: No income tax, four hard seasons.
Dimension
Ann Arbor
Spokane
Median home price
$426K
$425K
Effective property tax
1.38%
0.87%
Tax friendliness
6/10
9/10
Winter mildness
3/10
3/10
Summer comfort
9/10
9/10
Walkability
5/10
6/10
Outdoor access
6/10
8/10
Culture & food
7/10
5/10
Healthcare
9/10
9/10
Airport connectivity
9/10
7/10
Schools
9/10
6/10
Safety
7/10
6/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
9/10
10/10
Growth trajectory
5/10
7/10
Pick Ann Arbor if your priorities lean: Culture & food, Airport connectivity, Schools, Safety. Pick Spokane if they lean: Median home price, Effective property tax, Tax friendliness, Walkability. There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.