Here's what it costs to live in Bay City, Michigan, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $739 per month, while the typical home is valued around $89,900. Households earn a median of $47,904 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$47,904
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$739
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$89,900
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$809
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$814
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,030
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,399
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
4.25%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
6.00%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
32,445
Latest estimate
Median Age
39.7 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Bay City?
The cost of living index for Bay City is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Bay City?
The median gross rent in Bay City is $739 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Bay City?
The median household income in Bay City is $47,904 per year.
What is the median home value in Bay City?
The median home value in Bay City is $89,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Bay City?
Air quality data for Bay City is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Bay City?
Michigan has a top state income tax rate of 4.25% and a statewide sales tax of 6.00% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology