Cost of Living Calculator - Lakewood, Washington vs Bay City, Michigan


The cost of living in Bay City, Michigan is 40.2% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $44,887 in Bay City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Michigan is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Bay City
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs Bay City, MI
Compared to Lakewood, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.1% higher
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower

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