Stockton, California vs. Battle Creek, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 29.5% cheaper than Stockton, California.

You would need a salary of $24,676 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Stockton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is cheaper than Stockton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Battle Creek
than in Stockton, California
Stockton, CA vs. Battle Creek, MI
Compared to Stockton, Battle Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower