| | Traverse City, MI | Olympia, WA | United States |
| Overall | 95.8 | 112.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.8 | 101.4 | 100 |
| Health | 82.2 | 87.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 113.3 | 155.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $394,900 | $472,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,580.0% | 7,440.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 77.6 | 91.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 96.1 | 143.0 | 100 |
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Reviews for Traverse City 
28 Reviews
Beautiful, clean, surrounded by some of the most beautiful and unpolluted nature in the nation, interesting residents from all over the world, an open-minded liberal More
Sorry I moved here homes overpriced, local people are rude. Too many rambo type personalities, pickup trucks and illiteracy Fun for about a week. Restaurants are More
Left in '78. Should have left sooner. If you are a snob and think you're better than any one else then maybe you can get a job teaching here. Hated it as a kid and come More
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We moved here from Kitsap Bremerton/Silverdale WA area and this beats it all the way in all material ways. The only reason not to give it 5 stars is the cost of More
The city is horrible. The business have been chased out by homeless. The city government makes it for difficult for businesses to thrive. If you like what Seattle is More
Having lived all over the world we decided to retire in Olympia and live on the Puget Sound. Yes it rains but the weather can change dramatically in a day with sun and More
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