What is a pro or con of living in Battle Creek, Michigancompared to Cedar Rapids, Iowa?

Transportation is 40% more expensive in Battle Creek.

What salary do I need to live in Battle Creek, Michigan copmared to Cedar Rapids, Iowa?

A salary of $30,000 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa should increase to $30,871 in Battle Creek, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CEDAR RAPIDS vs. BATTLE CREEK
Cost of Living Comparison

Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Battle Creek, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 2.9% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $30,871 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
40% more expensive in Battle Creek
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Battle Creek, MI

Compared to Cedar Rapids, Battle Creek is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

39.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.4% lower

Commute

40.3% higher

Health

7.7% lower

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Personal

0.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Battle Creek, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Battle Creek, MI

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