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


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 201.1% more expensive than Bay City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $225,840 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bay City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Bay City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1179% more expensive in San Jose
than in Bay City, Michigan
Bay City, MI vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Bay City, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  201.1% 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
  27.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,594.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  63.4% higher
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher

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