Cost of Living Calculator - Braidwood, Illinois vs West Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 3.6% more expensive than Braidwood, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,775 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Braidwood, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Braidwood, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in Braidwood, Illinois
Braidwood, IL vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Braidwood, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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