Cost of Living Calculator - Valparaiso, Indiana vs Battle Creek, Michigan


The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 19.1% cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $60,640 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Battle Creek
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs Battle Creek, MI
Compared to Valparaiso, Battle Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower

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