Cost of Living Calculator - West Lafayette, Indiana vs Carol Stream, Illinois


The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 14.8% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $86,117 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Carol Stream
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs Carol Stream, IL
Compared to West Lafayette, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  71.3% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% higher

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