Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Bay City, Michigan


The cost of living in Bay City, Michigan is 41.2% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $29,407 in Bay City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Michigan is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Bay City
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Bay City, MI
Compared to Santa Maria, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.2% 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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower

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