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


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 1.3% cheaper than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $74,017 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Elgin, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Elgin, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower

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