Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 16.0% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $81,234 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Traverse City
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Traverse City, MI
Compared to Las Cruces, Traverse City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher