South Lyon, Michigan vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 16.2% cheaper than South Lyon, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $49,832 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lyon, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is cheaper than South Lyon, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Traverse City
than in South Lyon, Michigan
South Lyon, MI vs. Traverse City, MI
Compared to South Lyon, Traverse City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  36.7% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower

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