Marquette, Michigan vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $28,169 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Marquette, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Marquette, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Marquette, Michigan
Marquette, MI vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Marquette, 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  23.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower