New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Bay City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay City, Michigan is 29.7% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $52,707 in Bay City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Michigan is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Bay City
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Bay City, MI
Compared to New Orleans, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  30.3% lower
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower