Lafayette, Indiana vs. Memphis, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Memphis, Michigan is 31.6% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $65,806 in Memphis, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Memphis, Michigan is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Memphis
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Memphis, MI
Compared to Lafayette, Memphis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  99.9% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher