What is a pro or con of living in Battle Creek, Michigancompared to Fort Wayne, Indiana?

Transportation is 18% more expensive in Battle Creek.

What salary do I need to live in Battle Creek, Michigan copmared to Fort Wayne, Indiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Fort Wayne, Indiana should increase to $50,558 in Battle Creek, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FORT WAYNE vs. BATTLE CREEK
Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Battle Creek, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 1.1% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $50,558 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
18% more expensive in Battle Creek
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fort Wayne, IN vs. Battle Creek, MI

Compared to Fort Wayne, Battle Creek is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

40.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.4% higher

Commute

18.4% higher

Health

2.4% lower

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Childcare

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Personal

1.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Battle Creek, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fort Wayne, IN vs. Battle Creek, MI

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