Hercules, California vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 45.9% cheaper than Hercules, California.

You would need a salary of $27,067 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Hercules, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is cheaper than Hercules, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Traverse City
than in Hercules, California
Hercules, CA vs. Traverse City, MI
Compared to Hercules, Traverse City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.9% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.6% higher
  Commute
  45.6% lower
  Health
  32.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower