Cost of Living Calculator - Battle Creek, Michigan vs Laurel, Mississippi


The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 11.7% cheaper than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $66,258 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Laurel
than in Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, MI vs Laurel, MS
Compared to Battle Creek, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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