Traverse City, Michigan vs. Apple Valley, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apple Valley, Minnesota is 9.2% more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $90,319 in Apple Valley, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apple Valley, Minnesota is more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
74% more expensive in Apple Valley
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Apple Valley, MN
Compared to Traverse City, Apple Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  37.1% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher

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