Walla Walla, Washington vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 3.5% more expensive than Walla Walla, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,763 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Walla Walla, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is more expensive than Walla Walla, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Traverse City
than in Walla Walla, Washington
Walla Walla, WA vs. Traverse City, MI
Compared to Walla Walla, Traverse City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher