Battle Creek, Michigan vs. Bay City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay City, Michigan is 12.4% cheaper than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $65,706 in Bay City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Michigan is cheaper than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Bay City
than in Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, MI vs. Bay City, MI
Compared to Battle Creek, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower