Battle Creek, Michigan vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 116.2% more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $183,767 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
499% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, MI vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Battle Creek, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.2% higher
      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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  759.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  71.3% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher