Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Battle Creek, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 11.3% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $44,342 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Battle Creek
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Battle Creek, MI
Compared to Pittsburgh, Battle Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher