Ashland, Wisconsin vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 32.2% more expensive than Ashland, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $99,147 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is more expensive than Ashland, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in Traverse City
than in Ashland, Wisconsin
Ashland, WI vs. Traverse City, MI
Compared to Ashland, Traverse City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  17.6% higher
  Health
  22.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher