Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Battle Creek, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 22.5% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $38,773 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Battle Creek
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Battle Creek, MI
Compared to Worcester, Battle Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower