Cost of Living Calculator - Pekin, Illinois vs Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 5.3% more expensive than Pekin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $94,775 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Pekin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Pekin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Pekin, Illinois
Pekin, IL vs Lafayette, IN
Compared to Pekin, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.