Brookings, South Dakota vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 15.4% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $86,518 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Traverse City
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Traverse City, MI
Compared to Brookings, Traverse City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  29.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher