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


The cost of living in East Chicago, Indiana is 6.4% cheaper than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $70,183 in East Chicago, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Chicago, Indiana is cheaper than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in East Chicago
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs East Chicago, IN
Compared to Lafayette, East Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  23.3% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher

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