Cost of Living Calculator - West Lafayette, Indiana vs DeKalb, Illinois


The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 6.9% cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $118 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in DeKalb
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs Dekalb, IL
Compared to West Lafayette, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  35.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher

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