West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Pontiac, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pontiac, Michigan is 7.7% cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $64,580 in Pontiac, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pontiac, Michigan is cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Pontiac
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Pontiac, MI
Compared to West Lafayette, Pontiac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  86.7% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% higher