Lafayette, Indiana vs. Jenison, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jenison, Michigan is 18.1% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $88,602 in Jenison, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jenison, Michigan is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Jenison
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Jenison, MI
Compared to Lafayette, Jenison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  34.5% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher