Richmond, Virginia vs. Battle Creek, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 15.2% cheaper than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $97,529 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is cheaper than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Battle Creek
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Battle Creek, MI
Compared to Richmond, Battle Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower