Traverse City, Michigan vs. Grand Haven, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Haven, Michigan is 2.0% cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $51,961 in Grand Haven, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Haven, Michigan is cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Grand Haven
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Grand Haven, MI
Compared to Traverse City, Grand Haven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower