Traverse City, Michigan vs. Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hattiesburg, Mississippi is 19.2% cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $60,604 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hattiesburg, Mississippi is cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Hattiesburg
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Hattiesburg, MS
Compared to Traverse City, Hattiesburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  25.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower