Traverse City, MI Cost of Living


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Traverse City cost of living score
95.8
Less expensive
4.2% lower
than the US average
4.7% higher
than the Michigan average
Traverse City, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 95.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.2% lower than the U.S. average and 4.7% lower than the average for Michigan.

Traverse City, MI

Housing costs in Traverse City?
A typical home costs $394,900, which is 16.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 80.6% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Traverse City costs $1,100 per month, which is 23.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Traverse City?
To live comfortably in Traverse City, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $75,600 for a family, and $37,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Traverse City?
The cost of living in Traverse City, MI is generally low compared to other areas in the United States. The overall cost of living index for the area is 79.8, which is lower than the national average of 100. Additionally, housing costs are especially advantageous, with an index of 66.2 – almost 30 points lower than the national average. This makes Traverse City a great option for anyone looking for an affordable place to live or vacation!
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesTraverse CityMichiganUnited States
  95.891.5100.0
  96.893.4100
  82.284.8100.0
  113.371.2100.0
  $394,900$218,700$338,100
  95.8%100.1%100.0%
  77.6115.1100.0
  96.195.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Traverse City
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Beautiful, clean, surrounded by some of the most beautiful and unpolluted nature in the nation, interesting residents from all over the world, an open-minded liberal  More

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Teri · 

Sorry I moved here homes overpriced, local people are rude. Too many rambo type personalities, pickup trucks and illiteracy Fun for about a week. Restaurants are  More

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Left in '78. Should have left sooner. If you are a snob and think you're better than any one else then maybe you can get a job teaching here. Hated it as a kid and come  More

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