Battle Creek, Michigan vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 24.4% more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $62,209 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Madison
than in Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, MI vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Battle Creek, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  220.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher