Traverse City, Michigan vs. Solvang, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Solvang, California is 82.8% more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $18,277 in Solvang, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Solvang, California is more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Solvang
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Solvang, CA
Compared to Traverse City, Solvang is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.8% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  189.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  27.8% higher
  Health
  37.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher