Cost of Living Calculator - Traverse City, Michigan vs Big Sky, Montana


The cost of living in Big Sky, Montana is 18.9% more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $196,161 in Big Sky, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Sky, Montana is more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Big Sky
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs Big Sky, MT
Compared to Traverse City, Big Sky is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  24.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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