Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Battle Creek, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 18.6% cheaper than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $40,709 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is cheaper than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Battle Creek
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. Battle Creek, MI
Compared to Waukesha, Battle Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower