Cost of Living Calculator - West Lafayette, Indiana vs Battle Creek, Michigan


The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 9.8% cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $67,616 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Battle Creek
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs Battle Creek, MI
Compared to West Lafayette, Battle Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  36.9% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher

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