Oak Park, California vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 50.1% cheaper than Oak Park, California.

You would need a salary of $34,961 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Oak Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Oak Park, California
Oak Park, CA vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Oak Park, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  45.9% lower
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower