Boulder, Colorado vs. Bay City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay City, Michigan is 57.4% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $31,951 in Bay City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Michigan is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Bay City
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Bay City, MI
Compared to Boulder, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.4% 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
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower