National pay index
Travel Nurse Pay in Michigan
Flat 4.25% income tax
FY2026 GSA lodging allowances compared with median asking rents across 11 Michigan destinations. The surplus is what your tax-free housing stipend leaves after median rent over a 13-week contract.
| Destination | Lodging /mo | Median rent | M&IE (13 wk) | 13-week surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petoskey | $5,153 | $1,800 | $7,826 | $10,059 |
| Detroit | $4,621 | $1,412 | $6,734 | $9,627 |
| Traverse City | $5,097 | $2,020 | $7,280 | $9,231 |
| Muskegon | $3,739 | $1,321 | $6,188 | $7,254 |
| Midland | $3,648 | $1,423 | $6,734 | $6,675 |
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Build my resumeSurplus = GSA monthly lodging allowance − county median asking rent (Zillow ZORI), × 3 months. Not take-home pay; not tax advice. Methodology