Franklin, Tennessee vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 30.0% cheaper than Franklin, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $34,982 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is cheaper than Franklin, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Traverse City
than in Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin, TN vs. Traverse City, MI
Compared to Franklin, Traverse City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower