Cost of Living Calculator - Battle Creek, Michigan vs Meridian, Idaho


The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 45.4% more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $109,051 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
219% more expensive in Meridian
than in Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, MI vs Meridian, ID
Compared to Battle Creek, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.4% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  303.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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