Traverse City, Michigan vs. Grand Rapids, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Minnesota is 19.0% cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $60,759 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Minnesota is cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Grand Rapids, MN
Compared to Traverse City, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower