Cost of Living Calculator - Battle Creek, Michigan vs Waterloo, Iowa


The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 11.7% cheaper than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $44,172 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, MI vs Waterloo, IA
Compared to Battle Creek, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  33.4% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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