Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Battle Creek, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 31.2% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $51,582 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Battle Creek
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Battle Creek, MI
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Battle Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower