Bay Center, Washington vs. Chelsea, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chelsea, Michigan is 4.3% cheaper than Bay Center, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,836 in Chelsea, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bay Center, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelsea, Michigan is cheaper than Bay Center, Washington
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
25% cheaper in Chelsea
than in Bay Center, Washington
Bay Center, WA vs. Chelsea, MI
Compared to Bay Center, Chelsea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.2% higher
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher