Lafayette, Indiana vs. Ypsilanti, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ypsilanti, Michigan is 20.4% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $60,202 in Ypsilanti, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ypsilanti, Michigan is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Ypsilanti
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Ypsilanti, MI
Compared to Lafayette, Ypsilanti is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  46.1% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher