Cost of Living Calculator - Cedar Falls, Iowa vs Battle Creek, Michigan


The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 0.7% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $75,558 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
57% more expensive in Battle Creek
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs Battle Creek, MI
Compared to Cedar Falls, Battle Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  57.7% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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