Traverse City, Michigan vs. Iron Mountain, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iron Mountain, Michigan is 22.8% cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $38,596 in Iron Mountain, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iron Mountain, Michigan is cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Iron Mountain
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Iron Mountain, MI
Compared to Traverse City, Iron Mountain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  49.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower