Cost of Living Calculator - Glen Carbon, Illinois vs West Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 3.2% cheaper than Glen Carbon, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,394 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Glen Carbon, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Glen Carbon, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Glen Carbon, Illinois
Glen Carbon, IL vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Glen Carbon, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  24.0% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower

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