Lafayette, Indiana vs. Wheeling, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheeling, Illinois is 24.9% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $74,962 in Wheeling, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheeling, Illinois is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Wheeling
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Wheeling, IL
Compared to Lafayette, Wheeling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  68.7% higher
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher