Traverse City, Michigan vs. Alexandria, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Minnesota is 17.3% cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $66,130 in Alexandria, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Minnesota is cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Alexandria, MN
Compared to Traverse City, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.