Battle Creek, Michigan vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 9.8% more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $104,325 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, MI vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Battle Creek, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  1.5% lower
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher