Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Indiana vs Rock Island, Illinois


The cost of living in Rock Island, Illinois is 9.1% cheaper than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $45,466 in Rock Island, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Island, Illinois is cheaper than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Rock Island
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs Rock Island, IL
Compared to Lafayette, Rock Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher

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