Rensselaer, Indiana vs. Watseka, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watseka, Illinois is 19.7% cheaper than Rensselaer, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $40,165 in Watseka, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rensselaer, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watseka, Illinois is cheaper than Rensselaer, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Watseka
than in Rensselaer, Indiana
Rensselaer, IN vs. Watseka, IL
Compared to Rensselaer, Watseka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower