Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Bay City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay City, Michigan is 25.3% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $74,686 in Bay City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Michigan is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Bay City
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Bay City, MI
Compared to Rapid City, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  24.2% higher
  Health
  38.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower