Buffalo, New York vs. Battle Creek, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 7.9% cheaper than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $46,045 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is cheaper than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Battle Creek
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Battle Creek, MI
Compared to Buffalo, Battle Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher