Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 18.3% cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $24,499 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Ann Arbor, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  29.6% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower