What is a pro or con of living in Battle Creek, Michigancompared to Thomasville, North Carolina?

Transportation is 25% more expensive in Battle Creek.

What salary do I need to live in Battle Creek, Michigan copmared to Thomasville, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Thomasville, North Carolina should increase to $51,322 in Battle Creek, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

THOMASVILLE vs. BATTLE CREEK
Cost of Living Comparison

Thomasville, North Carolina vs. Battle Creek, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 2.6% more expensive than Thomasville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,322 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Thomasville, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is more expensive than Thomasville, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
25% more expensive in Battle Creek
than in Thomasville, North Carolina

Thomasville, NC vs. Battle Creek, MI

Compared to Thomasville, Battle Creek is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

34.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.8% higher

Commute

25.0% higher

Health

4.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Thomasville, North Carolina vs. Battle Creek, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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Thomasville, NC vs. Battle Creek, MI

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