Lafayette, Indiana vs. Lake Bluff, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Bluff, Illinois is 51.6% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $75,819 in Lake Bluff, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Bluff, Illinois is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
242% more expensive in Lake Bluff
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Lake Bluff, IL
Compared to Lafayette, Lake Bluff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.6% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  306.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  29.7% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher

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