Cost of Living Calculator - Battle Creek, Michigan vs Iowa City, Iowa


The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 7.0% more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $53,497 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Iowa City
than in Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, MI vs Iowa City, IA
Compared to Battle Creek, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher

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