Traverse City, Michigan vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 12.2% more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $72,915 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Traverse City, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  51.9% higher
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower