What is a pro or con of living in Traverse City, Michigancompared to Ripon, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 136% more expensive in Traverse City.

What salary do I need to live in Traverse City, Michigan copmared to Ripon, Wisconsin?

A salary of $75,000 in Ripon, Wisconsin should increase to $92,227 in Traverse City, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RIPON vs. TRAVERSE CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Ripon, Wisconsin vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 23.0% more expensive than Ripon, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $92,227 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Ripon, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is more expensive than Ripon, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Traverse City
than in Ripon, Wisconsin

Ripon, WI vs. Traverse City, MI

Compared to Ripon, Traverse City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

125.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.3% higher

Commute

3.2% higher

Health

14.7% lower

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Personal

0.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Ripon, Wisconsin vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ripon, WI vs. Traverse City, MI

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