Cost of Living Calculator - Rockford, Illinois vs Bay City, Michigan


The cost of living in Bay City, Michigan is 5.8% cheaper than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $70,669 in Bay City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Michigan is cheaper than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Bay City
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs Bay_City, MI
Compared to Rockford, Bay_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  12.0% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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