Cost of Living Calculator - East Chicago, Indiana vs West Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 21.7% more expensive than East Chicago, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $60,834 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in East Chicago, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than East Chicago, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in East Chicago, Indiana
East Chicago, IN vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to East Chicago, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  210.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower

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