Lafayette, Indiana vs. Okemos, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Okemos, Michigan is 24.4% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $62,217 in Okemos, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Okemos, Michigan is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Okemos
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Okemos, MI
Compared to Lafayette, Okemos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  33.7% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher