Cost of Living Calculator - Newton, Iowa vs Traverse City, Michigan


The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 30.2% more expensive than Newton, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,331 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is more expensive than Newton, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Traverse City
than in Newton, Iowa
Newton, IA vs Traverse City, MI
Compared to Newton, Traverse City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% higher
      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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  163.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

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