Traverse City, Michigan vs. Lacey, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lacey, Washington is 13.7% more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $56,863 in Lacey, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lacey, Washington is more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Lacey
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Lacey, WA
Compared to Traverse City, Lacey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% lower
  Commute
  29.4% higher
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower