Mountain View, California vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 65.2% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $69,512 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Traverse City
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Traverse City, MI
Compared to Mountain View, Traverse City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.2% 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
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  44.0% lower
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower

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