Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago Ridge, Illinois vs Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 19.1% cheaper than Chicago Ridge, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $37,232 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago Ridge, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Chicago Ridge, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Chicago Ridge, Illinois
Chicago Ridge, IL vs Lafayette, IN
Compared to Chicago Ridge, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  46.4% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower

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