Madison, Wisconsin vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 4.4% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $84,095 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% cheaper in Traverse City
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Traverse City, MI
Compared to Madison, Traverse City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower