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TRAVERSE CITY vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Traverse City, Michigan vs Chicago, Illinois

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 10.8% more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $60,971 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
74% more expensive in Chicago
than in Traverse City, Michigan

Traverse City, MI vs Chicago, IL

Compared to Traverse City, Chicago is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

14.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.1% lower

Commute

78.5% higher

Health

7.1% higher

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Childcare

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Personal

6.2% higher

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