Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Traverse City, Michigan


The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 5.4% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $47,314 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Traverse City
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Traverse City, MI
Compared to Salem, Traverse City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% higher
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher

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