Traverse City, Michigan vs. Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin is 15.7% cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $63,235 in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin is cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Sturgeon Bay
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Sturgeon Bay, WI
Compared to Traverse City, Sturgeon Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher