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Saginaw, MI vs Bay City, MI

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Are people in Bay City older or younger than people in Saginaw?
- The Median Age in Bay City is 2.9 years older than in Saginaw.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bay City or Saginaw?
- Bay City housing costs are 12.4% less expensive than Saginaw housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bay City or Saginaw?
- The average commute for residents of Bay City is 1.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Saginaw.

Things to do in Saginaw?
Saginaw MI resides between Detroit and Flint along I-75 passing through much smaller communities before finally reaching Saginaw proper where it’s estimated population hovers slightly above 51 thousands consisting mainly ethnic whites (non-hispanic) as opposed other parts Michigan that have much higher numbers minorities since census was conducted back 2010 making it home diverse range people which can been seen visiting local attractions like Children’s Zoo tourists flock visit thanks good climate warm months combined with vibrant culture makes worth check out during your stay state Midwestern America!

Things to do in Bay City?
Bay City MI rests near Saginaw Valley known mostly for its historic riverfront district packed with shops & restaurants alongside several Victorian style houses giving visitors an authentic glimpse into Michigan’s past.

 Saginaw, MIBay City, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,824329,725,481
 Median Income$32,241  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3938.4
 Avg. Home Price$105,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.35  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Saginaw    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have been here a hot min (since birth). it ain't that bad. there is a lot to like if you ain't mad all of the time.  More

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Over 8 years ago

I've lived in Saginaw and completely hated it. Dilapidated buildings throughout the city that are being used for crack smokers, drug deals, and other criminal  More

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Pros: Cost of Living. This is probably one of the cheapest areas in the country. Cons: Local government has outrageous taxes and fees. No jobs, CRIME!!!!, no  More

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Reviews for Bay City    7 Reviews

Bay City offers low prices for homes due to lower population (Current lower demand). Years ago, the population was more than 3x as big due to big lumber industry, etc.  More

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But everything else is going to  More

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There are many pros to Bay City, it is incredibly cheap to live in and most everything is very affordable. The problem is that the economy is terrible and there aren't  More

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