Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Battle Creek, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 9.0% cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $45,480 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Battle Creek
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Battle Creek, MI
Compared to Knoxville, Battle Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher