Bay City, Michigan vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 85.4% more expensive than Bay City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $118,678 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Bay City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Bay City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
480% more expensive in Portland
than in Bay City, Michigan
Bay City, MI vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Bay City, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.4% 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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  609.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  40.6% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher