Maricopa, Arizona vs. Bay City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay City, Michigan is 31.0% cheaper than Maricopa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $51,739 in Bay City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Maricopa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Michigan is cheaper than Maricopa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Bay City
than in Maricopa, Arizona
Maricopa, AZ vs. Bay City, MI
Compared to Maricopa, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower