Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Bay City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay City, Michigan is 24.4% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $37,778 in Bay City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Michigan is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Bay City
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Bay City, MI
Compared to Bismarck, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% lower
      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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  24.5% higher
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower