Traverse City, Michigan vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 18.1% cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $61,455 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Traverse City, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower