What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Bay City, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 596% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Bay City, Michigan?

A salary of $175,000 in Bay City, Michigan should increase to $369,118 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BAY CITY vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Bay City, Michigan vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 110.9% more expensive than Bay City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $369,118 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bay City, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Bay City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
596% more expensive in Washington
than in Bay City, Michigan

Bay City, MI vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Bay City, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

110.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

28.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

840.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.9% higher

Commute

46.4% higher

Health

6.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Bay City, Michigan vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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