Cost of Living Calculator - East Lansing, Michigan vs Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 12.0% cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $26,408 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Lafayette
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs Lafayette, IN
Compared to East Lansing, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower

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