Decatur, Illinois vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 15.9% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,956 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Decatur, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher