East Port Orchard, Washington vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 7.3% cheaper than East Port Orchard, Washington.

You would need a salary of $157,636 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in East Port Orchard, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is cheaper than East Port Orchard, Washington
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
45% cheaper in Traverse City
than in East Port Orchard, Washington
East Port Orchard, WA vs. Traverse City, MI
Compared to East Port Orchard, Traverse City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.6% higher
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower