Traverse City, Michigan vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 12.4% cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $87,616 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Traverse City, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower