Traverse City, Michigan vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 10.0% cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $44,995 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Traverse City, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  26.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher