Boston, Massachusetts vs. Bay City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay City, Michigan is 53.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $34,909 in Bay City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Michigan is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Bay City
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Bay City, MI
Compared to Boston, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  20.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
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  Personal
  25.3% lower
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