Portland, Oregon vs. Bay City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay City, Michigan is 46.1% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $35,323 in Bay City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Michigan is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Bay City
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Bay City, MI
Compared to Portland, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.1% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% higher
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower

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