What is a pro or con of living in Lafayette, Indianacompared to Battle Creek, Michigan?

Transportation is 25% cheaper in Lafayette.

What salary do I need to live in Lafayette, Indiana copmared to Battle Creek, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Battle Creek, Michigan could decrease to $48,712 in Lafayette, Indiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BATTLE CREEK vs. LAFAYETTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Battle Creek, Michigan vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 2.6% cheaper than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $48,712 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
25% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Battle Creek, Michigan

Battle Creek, MI vs. Lafayette, IN

Compared to Battle Creek, Lafayette is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

70.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.1% higher

Commute

25.6% lower

Health

2.5% lower

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Personal

3.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Battle Creek, Michigan vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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Battle Creek, MI vs. Lafayette, IN

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