Bettendorf, Iowa vs. Bay City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay City, Michigan is 19.3% cheaper than Bettendorf, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $40,339 in Bay City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Michigan is cheaper than Bettendorf, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Bay City
than in Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf, IA vs. Bay City, MI
Compared to Bettendorf, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% lower
      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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher