Charleston, West Virginia vs. Bay City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay City, Michigan is 11.7% cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $127,973 in Bay City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Michigan is cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Bay City
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Bay City, MI
Compared to Charleston, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  33.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher