Battle Creek, Michigan vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 12.8% cheaper than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $43,620 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Dayton
than in Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, MI vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Battle Creek, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher