Bakersfield, California vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 6.3% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $84,342 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
25% cheaper in Traverse City
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Traverse City, MI
Compared to Bakersfield, Traverse City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower