Bay County, MI Cost of Living


0 Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.

Bay cost of living score
81.8
Less expensive
18.2% lower
than the US average
10.6% lower
than the Michigan average
Bay Michi County, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.2% lower than the U.S. average and 10.6% higher than the average for Michigan.

Bay County, MI

Housing costs in Bay?
A typical home costs $134,600, which is 60.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 38.5% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bay costs $880 per month, which is 38.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 25.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Bay?
To live comfortably in Bay Michi County, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $25,920 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bay?
Bay, MI County has a lower cost of living than the US average. According to data from the US Census Bureau, the cost of living in Bay, MI County is 81.8 compared to the national average of 100. Similarly, the median value of houses in Bay, MI County is $134,600 which is much lower than the US average house value of $338,100. This makes Bay, MI County an attractive location for potential homeowners who want to save money on their housing costs.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBayMichiganUnited States
  81.891.5100.0
  90.393.4100
  90.084.8100.0
  51.971.2100.0
  $134,600$218,700$338,100
  98.4%100.1%100.0%
  96.2115.1100.0
  98.195.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Crime