Crystal Lake, Illinois vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 11.9% cheaper than Crystal Lake, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,055 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Crystal Lake, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Crystal Lake, Illinois
Crystal Lake, IL vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Crystal Lake, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  43.4% lower
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower