Sioux City, Iowa vs. Bay City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay City, Michigan is 4.5% cheaper than Sioux City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $57,273 in Bay City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Michigan is cheaper than Sioux City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Bay City
than in Sioux City, Iowa
Sioux City, IA vs. Bay City, MI
Compared to Sioux City, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  36.5% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower