Martinsburg, West Virginia vs. Battle Creek, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 9.1% cheaper than Martinsburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $68,144 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is cheaper than Martinsburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Battle Creek
than in Martinsburg, West Virginia
Martinsburg, WV vs. Battle Creek, MI
Compared to Martinsburg, Battle Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher