Bay City, Michigan vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 59.7% more expensive than Bay City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $79,832 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Bay City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Bay City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
484% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Bay City, Michigan
Bay City, MI vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Bay City, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.7% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  542.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher