| | Traverse City, MI | Stamford, CT | United States |
| Overall | 95.8 | 138.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.8 | 105.6 | 100 |
| Health | 82.2 | 126.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 113.3 | 190.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $394,900 | $554,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,580.0% | 12,160.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 77.6 | 116.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 96.1 | 162.2 | 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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Reviews for Stamford 22 Reviews
I've lived here for about 6 months and actually love it! I lived on Long Island, Queens, and Brooklyn here and there for 11 years, and you definitely appreciate how much More
I lived here 4 yrs coming from NY fir a better life for my son. I live with suster cant afford something on my own because for a 2 bdrm its over 2300 . Too many luxury More
Fairfield county connecticut is the most expensive fully adjusted place to live in the contninental us. and its in More
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