Santa Clarita, California vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 34.3% cheaper than Santa Clarita, California.

You would need a salary of $61,096 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is cheaper than Santa Clarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Traverse City
than in Santa Clarita, California
Santa Clarita, CA vs. Traverse City, MI
Compared to Santa Clarita, Traverse City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  37.8% lower
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower