Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Dodge, Iowa vs Battle Creek, Michigan


The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 16.3% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $87,224 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Battle Creek
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs Battle Creek, MI
Compared to Fort Dodge, Battle Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  64.1% higher
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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