Traverse City, Michigan vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 8.7% cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $45,666 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in College Station
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Traverse City, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower