Cost of Living Calculator - Lakewood, Washington vs Battle Creek, Michigan


The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 31.7% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $34,158 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Battle Creek
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs Battle Creek, MI
Compared to Lakewood, Battle Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.3% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower

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