Traverse City, Michigan vs. Dearborn, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dearborn, Michigan is 1.2% cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $49,381 in Dearborn, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dearborn, Michigan is cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Dearborn
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Dearborn, MI
Compared to Traverse City, Dearborn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  92.9% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower