Cost of Living Calculator - Battle Creek, Michigan vs West Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 10.9% more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $117,575 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, MI vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Battle Creek, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  171.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower

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