Traverse City, Michigan vs. Knoxville, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Knoxville, Iowa is 21.8% cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $39,112 in Knoxville, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Knoxville, Iowa is cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Knoxville
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Knoxville, IA
Compared to Traverse City, Knoxville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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)
  57.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  32.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower