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WEST LAFAYETTE vs. DETROIT
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West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Detroit, Michigan
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is
1.9%
cheaper
than West Lafayette, Indiana.
You would need a salary of
$49,060
in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is
cheaper
than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Detroit
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to West Lafayette, Detroit is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
1.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
8.2% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
75.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
13.0% lower
Commute
152.9% higher
Health
11.1% lower
Taxes
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Personal
5.7% higher
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