Chicago, Illinois vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 9.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,112 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% cheaper in Traverse City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Traverse City, MI
Compared to Chicago, Traverse City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  44.0% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  5.9% lower
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