Des Moines, Iowa vs. Battle Creek, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 3.6% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $155,338 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
29% more expensive in Battle Creek
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Battle Creek, MI
Compared to Des Moines, Battle Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% higher
      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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  29.2% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher

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