Palmer, Alaska vs. Battle Creek, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 29.1% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $35,466 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Battle Creek
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Battle Creek, MI
Compared to Palmer, Battle Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  31.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.3% lower
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% lower