Traverse City, Michigan vs. Aberdeen, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aberdeen, South Dakota is 19.2% cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $40,402 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aberdeen, South Dakota is cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Aberdeen
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Aberdeen, SD
Compared to Traverse City, Aberdeen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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)
  46.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  27.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower