Burlington, Vermont vs. Bay City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay City, Michigan is 36.4% cheaper than Burlington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $47,685 in Bay City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Michigan is cheaper than Burlington, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Bay City
than in Burlington, Vermont
Burlington, VT vs. Bay City, MI
Compared to Burlington, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  20.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  30.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower