Cost of Living Calculator - Evanston, Illinois vs Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 35.6% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,114 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs Lafayette, IN
Compared to Evanston, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  44.1% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower

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