Peoria, Illinois vs. Battle Creek, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 10.3% more expensive than Peoria, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $115,798 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Peoria, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is more expensive than Peoria, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Battle Creek
than in Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, IL vs. Battle Creek, MI
Compared to Peoria, Battle Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% higher
      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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  30.4% higher
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower