Modesto, California vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 15.7% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $63,251 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
31% cheaper in Traverse City
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Traverse City, MI
Compared to Modesto, Traverse City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower