Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Bay City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay City, Michigan is 11.4% cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $62,010 in Bay City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Michigan is cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Bay City
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Bay City, MI
Compared to Fort Wayne, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher