Meridian, Idaho vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 18.2% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $77,684 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Traverse City
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Traverse City, MI
Compared to Meridian, Traverse City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher