Cost of Living Calculator - West Lafayette, Indiana vs Grand Rapids, Michigan


The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 1.0% cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $49,502 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
34% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to West Lafayette, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  34.9% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher

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