Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Bay City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay City, Michigan is 14.5% cheaper than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $42,754 in Bay City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Michigan is cheaper than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Bay City
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las_Cruces, NM vs. Bay_City, MI
Compared to Las_Cruces, Bay_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower