Battle Creek, Michigan vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 32.5% more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $43,730 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, MI vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Battle Creek, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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)
  200.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  32.0% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher