Manhattan, Kansas vs. Bay City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay City, Michigan is 16.3% cheaper than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $37,835 in Bay City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Michigan is cheaper than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Bay City
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. Bay City, MI
Compared to Manhattan, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  37.9% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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