Traverse City, Michigan vs. Algonquin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Algonquin, Illinois is 11.2% more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $55,624 in Algonquin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Algonquin, Illinois is more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
74% more expensive in Algonquin
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Algonquin, IL
Compared to Traverse City, Algonquin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% higher
      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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  70.1% higher
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher