Long Beach, California vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 39.1% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $30,453 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Traverse City
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Traverse City, MI
Compared to Long Beach, Traverse City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  50.9% lower
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower