Traverse City, Michigan vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 10.8% more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $55,418 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
74% more expensive in Chicago
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Traverse City, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  78.5% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  6.2% higher
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