Carlsbad, California vs. Battle Creek, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 58.5% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $20,738 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Battle Creek
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Battle_Creek, MI
Compared to Carlsbad, Battle_Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.5% 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
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower