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About Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan is a charming lakeside city with a laid-back vibe, scenic beaches, and good café culture ☕🌊. It’s great for digital nomads who want a quieter base with outdoor escapes, especially in summer and fall 🍁. Internet is solid in town, but it’s smaller and less urban than big nomad hubs, so expect a slower pace and fewer coworking options.

Through the year

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-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 48 mm Feb: 50 mm Mar: 84 mm Apr: 74 mm May: 67 mm Jun: 82 mm Jul: 77 mm Aug: 77 mm Sep: 66 mm Oct: 93 mm Nov: 72 mm Dec: 68 mm Jan: -2°C / -7°C Feb: -1°C / -8°C Mar: 5°C / -3°C Apr: 12°C / 2°C May: 18°C / 8°C Jun: 24°C / 14°C Jul: 25°C / 17°C Aug: 25°C / 17°C Sep: 22°C / 14°C Oct: 16°C / 9°C Nov: 7°C / 2°C Dec: 2°C / -3°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 3.6
Internet Speed 7.8
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.0
Safety 8.4
Accommodation Cost 3.2
Weather 6.4
Nomad Friendly 4.2
Female Friendly 8.0
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Traverse City
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,250.00 per month
Coworking Space $250.00 per month
Beer $5.50 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $15.00 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $40.00 per month
Mobile Plan $60.00 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $75.00 per month
Coffee $4.50 per cup

Other cities in United States

Other cities in United States
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 New York $7,270 6.7 Compare
2 Austin $5,545 6.7 Compare
3 Santa Monica $5,680 6.7 Compare
4 Chicago $5,375 6.7 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Milwaukee US United States $3,690 5.9 Compare
2 Windsor CA Canada $2,501 6.0 Compare
3 Ann Arbor US United States $5,225 6.4 Compare
4 Detroit US United States $3,460 5.9 Compare

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