Birmingham, Alabama vs. Battle Creek, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 7.7% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $53,831 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Battle Creek
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Battle Creek, MI
Compared to Birmingham, Battle Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher