Bay City, Michigan vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 65.3% more expensive than Bay City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $123,950 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bay City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is more expensive than Bay City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
410% more expensive in Vancouver
than in Bay City, Michigan
Bay City, MI vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Bay City, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.3% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  435.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  35.2% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher