Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Bay City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay City, Michigan is 30.3% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $34,863 in Bay City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Michigan is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Bay City
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Bay City, MI
Compared to Raleigh, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower