Traverse City, Michigan vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 18.6% more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $59,288 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
46% more expensive in Modesto
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Traverse City, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  46.8% higher
  Health
  21.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher