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


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 27.7% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,842 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in Charleston, Illinois
Charleston, IL vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Charleston, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  22.8% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower

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