Waterloo, Iowa vs. Battle Creek, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 13.2% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $84,896 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Battle Creek
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Battle Creek, MI
Compared to Waterloo, Battle Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  50.1% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher