What is a pro or con of living in Lincoln, Nebraskacompared to Battle Creek, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 73% more expensive in Lincoln.

What salary do I need to live in Lincoln, Nebraska copmared to Battle Creek, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Battle Creek, Michigan should increase to $56,135 in Lincoln, Nebraska (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BATTLE CREEK vs. LINCOLN
Cost of Living Comparison

Battle Creek, Michigan vs. Lincoln, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska is 12.3% more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $56,135 in Lincoln, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lincoln, Nebraska is more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Lincoln
than in Battle Creek, Michigan

Battle Creek, MI vs. Lincoln, NE

Compared to Battle Creek, Lincoln is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

125.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.6% lower

Commute

21.2% lower

Health

42.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Battle Creek, Michigan vs. Lincoln, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

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Battle Creek, MI vs. Lincoln, NE

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