Cost of Living Calculator - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs Battle Creek, Michigan


The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 22.4% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $194,048 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Battle Creek
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs Battle Creek, MI
Compared to Philadelphia, Battle Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  32.0% lower
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower

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