Chelsea, Michigan vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 11.1% cheaper than Chelsea, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $66,667 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chelsea, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Chelsea, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Chelsea, Michigan
Chelsea, MI vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Chelsea, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  32.7% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower