Traverse City, Michigan vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 73.7% more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $86,842 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Queens
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Traverse City, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.7% 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
  20.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.1% higher
  Commute
  142.9% higher
  Health
  54.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% higher