Traverse City, Michigan vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 5.8% cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $70,666 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Baltimore
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Traverse City, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  60.3% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower