Traverse City, Michigan vs. Duluth, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Duluth, Minnesota is 11.6% cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $30,955 in Duluth, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Duluth, Minnesota is cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Duluth
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Duluth, MN
Compared to Traverse City, Duluth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower