Cost of Living Calculator - Mesa, Arizona vs Battle Creek, Michigan


The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 24.8% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $56,388 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Battle Creek
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs Battle Creek, MI
Compared to Mesa, Battle Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower

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