Lafayette, Indiana vs. Macomb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Macomb, Illinois is 12.6% cheaper than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $9,615 in Macomb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Macomb, Illinois is cheaper than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Macomb
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Macomb, IL
Compared to Lafayette, Macomb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher