Traverse City, Michigan vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 33.5% more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $80,124 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Austin
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Traverse City, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  41.6% higher
  Health
  23.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower