Grand Prairie, Texas vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 4.2% cheaper than Grand Prairie, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,923 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is cheaper than Grand Prairie, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
34% cheaper in Traverse City
than in Grand Prairie, Texas
Grand Prairie, TX vs. Traverse City, MI
Compared to Grand Prairie, Traverse City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower