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


The cost of living in Mattoon, Illinois is 24.3% cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $36,319 in Mattoon, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mattoon, Illinois is cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Mattoon
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs Mattoon, IL
Compared to West Lafayette, Mattoon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher

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