West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 12.4% cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $74,469 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Champaign
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to West Lafayette, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher