Durham, North Carolina vs. Battle Creek, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 16.4% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,513 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Battle Creek
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Battle Creek, MI
Compared to Durham, Battle Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% lower
      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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher