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CHICAGO vs. BAY CITY
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Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Bay City, Michigan

The cost of living in Bay City, Michigan is 33.5% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,862 in Bay City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bay City, Michigan is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Bay City
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs Bay City, MI

Compared to Chicago, Bay City is:

Homeowner

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33.5% lower

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Food

8.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

74.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.2% higher

Commute

33.3% lower

Health

2.3% higher

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Personal

10.1% lower

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