Cost of Living Calculator - West Lafayette, Indiana vs Oak Park, Illinois


The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 34.6% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $121,162 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Oak Park
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs Oak Park, IL
Compared to West Lafayette, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  93.5% higher
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% higher

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