Battle Creek, Michigan vs. White Sands, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in White Sands, New Mexico is 6.4% more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $53,190 in White Sands, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, White Sands, New Mexico is more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in White Sands
than in Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, MI vs. White Sands, NM
Compared to Battle Creek, White Sands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher