Battle Creek, Michigan vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 12.0% more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $191,562 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Baltimore
than in Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, MI vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Battle Creek, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  28.9% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher