DeKalb, Illinois vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 5.7% cheaper than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $33,005 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Lafayette
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Dekalb, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower