Cost of Living Calculator - Elmhurst, Illinois vs Battle Creek, Michigan


The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 34.5% cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,464 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Battle Creek
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs Battle Creek, MI
Compared to Elmhurst, Battle Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower

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