Monrovia, California vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 42.5% cheaper than Monrovia, California.

You would need a salary of $43,131 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Monrovia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is cheaper than Monrovia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Traverse City
than in Monrovia, California
Monrovia, CA vs. Traverse City, MI
Compared to Monrovia, Traverse City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  51.3% lower
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower