Hammond, Indiana vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 19.0% more expensive than Hammond, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $59,521 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Hammond, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is more expensive than Hammond, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in Traverse City
than in Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, IN vs. Traverse City, MI
Compared to Hammond, Traverse City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower