Olympia, Washington vs. Bay City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay City, Michigan is 36.2% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,855 in Bay City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Michigan is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Bay City
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Bay City, MI
Compared to Olympia, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.2% higher
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower