Traverse City, Michigan vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 14.7% cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $59,742 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Traverse City, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% lower
      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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  26.9% higher
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower