Traverse City, Michigan vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 8.4% more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $75,851 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
81% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Traverse City, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% higher
      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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher