Traverse City, Michigan vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 65.5% more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $190,361 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in San Diego
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Traverse City, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.5% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  54.9% higher
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher