Palmer, Alaska vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 15.7% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $83,491 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
35% cheaper in Traverse City
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Traverse City, MI
Compared to Palmer, 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
  28.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.1% lower
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  35.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower