Battle Creek, Michigan vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 33.4% more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $66,687 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, MI vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Battle Creek, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  198.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher