Cost of Living in Bay City, WI
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
94.0
100 = national avg
-6.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$41,348
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$97,732
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing92.5
Food96.3
Transportation92.7
Healthcare97.1
Utilities96.3
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,405
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,709
per month
The overall cost of living index in Bay City is 94.0, which is 6.0% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 92.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $41,348 per year to cover basic expenses.