Cost of Living Calculator - Battle Creek, Michigan vs Elkhart, Indiana


The cost of living in Elkhart, Indiana is 2.0% cheaper than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $49,018 in Elkhart, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elkhart, Indiana is cheaper than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
19% cheaper in Elkhart
than in Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, MI vs Elkhart, IN
Compared to Battle Creek, Elkhart is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher

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