Battle Creek, Michigan vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 41.0% more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $105,736 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Modesto
than in Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, MI vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Battle Creek, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.0% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  274.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher