Great Falls, Montana vs. Bay City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay City, Michigan is 18.3% cheaper than Great Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $61,270 in Bay City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Michigan is cheaper than Great Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Bay City
than in Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls, MT vs. Bay City, MI
Compared to Great Falls, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  25.4% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower