Walnut Creek, California vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 51.0% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $102,877 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Traverse City
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Traverse City, MI
Compared to Walnut Creek, Traverse City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.0% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  39.1% lower
  Health
  32.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower