Duluth, Minnesota vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 13.1% more expensive than Duluth, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $39,574 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Duluth, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is more expensive than Duluth, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Traverse City
than in Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth, MN vs. Traverse City, MI
Compared to Duluth, Traverse City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher