Cost of Living Calculator - Dearborn, Michigan vs West Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 5.5% cheaper than Dearborn, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $70,846 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Dearborn, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Dearborn, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
52% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Dearborn, Michigan
Dearborn, MI vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Dearborn, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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)
  52.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  52.9% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower

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