Bay City, Michigan vs. Salem, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, New Hampshire is 65.1% more expensive than Bay City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $82,563 in Salem, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Bay City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, New Hampshire is more expensive than Bay City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
458% more expensive in Salem
than in Bay City, Michigan
Bay City, MI vs. Salem, NH
Compared to Bay City, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.1% 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
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  485.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% higher
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher