Lancaster, Ohio vs. Battle Creek, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 7.3% cheaper than Lancaster, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $46,359 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is cheaper than Lancaster, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Battle Creek
than in Lancaster, Ohio
Lancaster, OH vs. Battle Creek, MI
Compared to Lancaster, Battle Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower