Naperville, Illinois vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 20.4% cheaper than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $79,557 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is cheaper than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Traverse City
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. Traverse City, MI
Compared to Naperville, Traverse City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  38.8% lower
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower