La Porte, Indiana vs. Wood Dale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wood Dale, Illinois is 24.0% more expensive than La Porte, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $61,988 in Wood Dale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in La Porte, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wood Dale, Illinois is more expensive than La Porte, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Wood Dale
than in La Porte, Indiana
La Porte, IN vs. Wood Dale, IL
Compared to La Porte, Wood Dale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% higher
      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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  52.7% higher
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher