Cost of Living Calculator - Battle Creek, Michigan vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 163.8% more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $263,822 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
678% more expensive in San Jose
than in Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, MI vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Battle Creek, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  163.8% 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
  23.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,150.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  56.5% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher

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