Cost of Living Calculator - Madera, California vs Bay City, Michigan


The cost of living in Bay City, Michigan is 29.3% cheaper than Madera, California.

You would need a salary of $53,020 in Bay City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Madera, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Michigan is cheaper than Madera, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Bay City
than in Madera, California
Madera, CA vs Bay City, MI
Compared to Madera, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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