Cost of Living Calculator - Bay City, Michigan vs San Diego, California


The cost of living in San Diego, California is 124.6% more expensive than Bay City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $168,492 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bay City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Bay City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
800% more expensive in San Diego
than in Bay City, Michigan
Bay City, MI vs San Diego, CA
Compared to Bay City, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  124.6% 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
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  990.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher

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