Traverse City, Michigan vs. El Portal, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Portal, California is 15.5% more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $57,740 in El Portal, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Portal, California is more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
43% more expensive in El Portal
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. El Portal, CA
Compared to Traverse City, El Portal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  41.2% higher
  Health
  45.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher