Tampa, Florida vs. Battle Creek, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 21.4% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $58,944 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Battle Creek
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Battle Creek, MI
Compared to Tampa, Battle Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher