Cost of Living Calculator - Park Ridge, Illinois vs West Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 27.2% cheaper than Park Ridge, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,786 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Park Ridge, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Park Ridge, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Park Ridge, Illinois
Park Ridge, IL vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Park Ridge, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  45.6% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower

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