Columbia, Kentucky vs. Battle Creek, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Battle Creek, Iowa is 2.9% cheaper than Columbia, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $48,563 in Battle Creek, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Creek, Iowa is cheaper than Columbia, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Battle Creek
than in Columbia, Kentucky
Columbia, KY vs. Battle Creek, IA
Compared to Columbia, Battle Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher