Battle Creek, Michigan vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 96.8% more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $147,607 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
447% more expensive in San Diego
than in Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, MI vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Battle Creek, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.8% 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
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  704.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  24.6% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher