Oak Creek, Wisconsin vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 9.1% cheaper than Oak Creek, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $45,427 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Oak Creek, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
21% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Oak Creek, WI vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Oak Creek, West Lafayette 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower