Traverse City, Michigan vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 13.3% cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $27,740 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Bangor
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Traverse City, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  22.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower