Bigfork, Montana vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 21.0% cheaper than Bigfork, Montana.

You would need a salary of $39,519 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bigfork, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is cheaper than Bigfork, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Traverse City
than in Bigfork, Montana
Bigfork, MT vs. Traverse City, MI
Compared to Bigfork, Traverse City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.7% higher
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher