What is a pro or con of living in Traverse City, Michigancompared to Hamilton, Montana?

Housing is 51% more expensive in Traverse City.

What salary do I need to live in Traverse City, Michigan copmared to Hamilton, Montana?

A salary of $50,000 in Hamilton, Montana should increase to $51,929 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.

HAMILTON vs. TRAVERSE CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Hamilton, Montana vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 3.9% more expensive than Hamilton, Montana.

You would need a salary of $51,929 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamilton, Montana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is more expensive than Hamilton, Montana
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing
51% more expensive in Traverse City
than in Hamilton, Montana

Hamilton, MT vs. Traverse City, MI

Compared to Hamilton, Traverse City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

51.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.9% higher

Commute

0.9% lower

Health

19.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Hamilton, Montana vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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Hamilton, MT vs. Traverse City, MI

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