Battle Creek, Michigan vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 49.2% more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $74,601 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, MI vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Battle Creek, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.2% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  308.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  25.4% higher
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher