Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Texas vs Bay City, Michigan


The cost of living in Bay City, Michigan is 44.8% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $27,589 in Bay City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Michigan is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Bay City
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs Bay City, MI
Compared to Austin, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.8% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower

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