Traverse City Metro Area, MI Cost of Living


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Traverse City cost of living score
94.2
Less expensive
5.8% lower
than the US average
3.0% higher
than the Michigan average
Traverse City Michi Metro Area, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 94.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.8% lower than the U.S. average and 3.0% lower than the average for Michigan.

Traverse City Metro Area, MI

Housing costs in Traverse City?
A typical home costs $342,100, which is 1.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 56.4% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Traverse City costs $1,040 per month, which is 27.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Traverse City?
To live comfortably in Traverse City Michi Metro Area, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $65,520 for a family, and $34,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Traverse City?
The cost of living in Traverse City, MI Metro Area is below the national average. According to data, the cost of living index for this area is 94.2 which is 5.8 points lower than the US average Cost of Living which is 100. This relatively low cost of living makes it an attractive option for potential homeowners as it can equate to lower home prices. The median value of a house in Traverse City, MI Metro Area is currently $342,100 compared to the US average House Value of $338,100.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesTraverse CityMichiganUnited States
  94.291.5100.0
  95.893.4100
  83.084.8100.0
  97.771.2100.0
  $342,100$218,700$338,100
  94.6%100.1%100.0%
  88.8115.1100.0
  97.095.9100.0

   100=National Average

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