Bay City, Michigan vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 43.4% more expensive than Bay City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $65,972 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Bay City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Bay City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
330% more expensive in Salem
than in Bay City, Michigan
Bay City, MI vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Bay City, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% higher
      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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  377.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower