Battle Creek, Michigan vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 24.7% more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $124,663 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, MI vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Battle Creek, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher