Auburn Hills, Michigan vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 3.3% cheaper than Auburn Hills, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $48,342 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Auburn Hills, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Auburn Hills, Michigan
Auburn Hills, MI vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Auburn Hills, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  37.1% lower
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower