Bowling Green, Ohio vs. Bay City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay City, Michigan is 15.3% cheaper than Bowling Green, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $16,940 in Bay City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Michigan is cheaper than Bowling Green, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Bay City
than in Bowling Green, Ohio
Bowling Green, OH vs. Bay City, MI
Compared to Bowling Green, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower