What is a pro or con of living in Traverse City, Michigancompared to Fife Lake township, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 41% more expensive in Traverse City.

What salary do I need to live in Traverse City, Michigan copmared to Fife Lake township, Michigan?

A salary of $28,000 in Fife Lake township, Michigan should increase to $32,493 in Traverse City, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FIFE LAKE TOWNSHIP vs. TRAVERSE CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Fife Lake township, Michigan vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 16.0% more expensive than Fife Lake township, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $32,493 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fife Lake township, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is more expensive than Fife Lake township, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Traverse City
than in Fife Lake township, Michigan

Fife Lake Township, MI vs. Traverse City, MI

Compared to Fife Lake Township, Traverse City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

130.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.0% higher

Commute

29.1% lower

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Fife Lake township, Michigan vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fife Lake Township, MI vs. Traverse City, MI

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