What is a pro or con of living in Spokane Valley, Washingtoncompared to Traverse City, Michigan?

Childcare is 57% more expensive in Spokane Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Spokane Valley, Washington copmared to Traverse City, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Traverse City, Michigan should increase to $52,735 in Spokane Valley, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

TRAVERSE CITY vs. SPOKANE VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Traverse City, Michigan vs. Spokane Valley, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spokane Valley, Washington is 5.5% more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $52,735 in Spokane Valley, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Spokane Valley, Washington is more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
57% more expensive in Spokane Valley
than in Traverse City, Michigan

Traverse City, MI vs. Spokane Valley, WA

Compared to Traverse City, Spokane Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

6.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

15.9% lower

Commute

16.4% higher

Health

2.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.3% lower

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Traverse City, Michigan vs. Spokane Valley, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Traverse City, MI vs. Spokane Valley, WA

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