West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Peoria, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Peoria, Illinois is 18.3% cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $18,802 in Peoria, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Peoria, Illinois is cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Peoria
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Peoria, IL
Compared to West Lafayette, Peoria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  21.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher