Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Battle Creek, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 11.1% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $97,764 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Battle Creek
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Battle Creek, MI
Compared to Baton Rouge, Battle Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher