Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Springs, California vs Bay City, Michigan


The cost of living in Bay City, Michigan is 46.6% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $40,022 in Bay City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Michigan is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Bay City
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs Bay City, MI
Compared to Palm Springs, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.6% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower

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