Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Rosa, California vs Battle Creek, Michigan


The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 42.6% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $43,076 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Battle Creek
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs Battle Creek, MI
Compared to Santa Rosa, Battle Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower

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