Traverse City, Michigan vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 151.8% more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $125,903 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
213% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Traverse City, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  151.8% 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
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  415.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  103.9% higher
  Health
  39.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher