Bay City, Michigan vs. Springfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Illinois is 5.6% more expensive than Bay City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $52,801 in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bay City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Illinois is more expensive than Bay City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Springfield
than in Bay City, Michigan
Bay City, MI vs. Springfield, IL
Compared to Bay City, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower