Tampa, Florida vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 6.6% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $93,443 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% cheaper in Traverse City
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Traverse City, MI
Compared to Tampa, Traverse City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher