Grand Haven, Michigan vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 2.0% more expensive than Grand Haven, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $76,500 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Haven, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is more expensive than Grand Haven, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Traverse City
than in Grand Haven, Michigan
Grand Haven, MI vs. Traverse City, MI
Compared to Grand Haven, Traverse City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  15.7% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher