Traverse City, Michigan vs. Rockland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockland, Maine is 15.9% cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $42,054 in Rockland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockland, Maine is cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Rockland
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Rockland, ME
Compared to Traverse City, Rockland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower