Cost of Living Calculator - Bay City, Michigan vs Palm Springs, California


The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 87.4% more expensive than Bay City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $93,697 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bay City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Bay City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
568% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Bay City, Michigan
Bay City, MI vs Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Bay City, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.4% higher
      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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  601.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% higher
  Commute
  40.8% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher

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