Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington Heights, Illinois vs West Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 21.8% cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $39,100 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Arlington Heights, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  44.0% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower

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