Austin, Texas vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 25.1% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $112,326 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Traverse City
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Traverse City, MI
Compared to Austin, Traverse City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher