Columbus, Ohio vs. Battle Creek, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 5.7% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $47,164 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Battle Creek
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Battle Creek, MI
Compared to Columbus, Battle Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  7.1% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher