Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus, Ohio vs Bay City, Michigan


The cost of living in Bay City, Michigan is 17.4% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $62,007 in Bay City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Michigan is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Bay City
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs Bay City, MI
Compared to Columbus, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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