Traverse City, Michigan vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 10.8% cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $91,839 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Traverse City, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower