Bay City, Michigan vs. Paris, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paris, Texas is 1.5% more expensive than Bay City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $76,155 in Paris, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bay City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paris, Texas is more expensive than Bay City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Paris
than in Bay City, Michigan
Bay City, MI vs. Paris, TX
Compared to Bay City, Paris is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower