Bemidji, Minnesota vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 31.7% more expensive than Bemidji, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $46,080 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bemidji, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is more expensive than Bemidji, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Traverse City
than in Bemidji, Minnesota
Bemidji, MN vs. Traverse City, MI
Compared to Bemidji, Traverse City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% higher
      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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher