Lake Station, Indiana vs. New Buffalo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Buffalo, Michigan is 50.2% more expensive than Lake Station, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $112,644 in New Buffalo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Station, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Buffalo, Michigan is more expensive than Lake Station, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
308% more expensive in New Buffalo
than in Lake Station, Indiana
Lake Station, IN vs. New Buffalo, MI
Compared to Lake Station, New Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower

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