Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Bay City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay City, Michigan is 21.4% cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $39,317 in Bay City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Michigan is cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Bay City
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Bay City, MI
Compared to Albuquerque, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower