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


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 1.9% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $50,958 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
327% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Detroit, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  306.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  60.5% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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