Traverse City, Michigan vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 8.5% more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $54,231 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
66% more expensive in Worcester
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse_City, MI vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Traverse_City, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher