Plano, Texas vs. Bay City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay City, Michigan is 34.6% cheaper than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $49,083 in Bay City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Michigan is cheaper than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Bay City
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Bay City, MI
Compared to Plano, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher