Cost of Living Calculator - Battle Creek, Michigan vs Springfield, Illinois


The cost of living in Springfield, Illinois is 7.5% cheaper than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $69,387 in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Illinois is cheaper than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Springfield
than in Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, MI vs Springfield, IL
Compared to Battle Creek, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% lower
      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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  27.5% lower
  Health
  18.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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