Cost of Living Calculator - Downers Grove, Illinois vs West Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 21.4% cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $157,217 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Downers Grove, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  41.5% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower

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