Melbourne, Florida vs. Bay City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay City, Michigan is 24.4% cheaper than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $37,818 in Bay City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Michigan is cheaper than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Bay City
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Bay City, MI
Compared to Melbourne, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower