Longview, Texas vs. Bay City, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay City, Texas is 3.3% cheaper than Longview, Texas.

You would need a salary of $103,485 in Bay City, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Longview, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Texas is cheaper than Longview, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Bay City
than in Longview, Texas
Longview, TX vs. Bay City, TX
Compared to Longview, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower