Traverse City, Michigan vs. Star, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Star, Idaho is 31.1% more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $65,531 in Star, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Star, Idaho is more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Star
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Star, ID
Compared to Traverse City, Star is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  29.1% higher
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower