Battle Creek, Michigan vs. Ida Grove, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ida Grove, Iowa is 10.1% cheaper than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $44,969 in Ida Grove, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ida Grove, Iowa is cheaper than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Ida Grove
than in Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, MI vs. Ida Grove, IA
Compared to Battle Creek, Ida Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  26.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher