Lake Zurich, Illinois vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 16.5% cheaper than Lake Zurich, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,736 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Zurich, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Lake Zurich, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Lake Zurich, Illinois
Lake Zurich, IL vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Lake Zurich, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% lower