Cost of Living Calculator - Wheeling, Illinois vs Lafayette, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 11.3% cheaper than Wheeling, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $141,935 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheeling, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Wheeling, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Wheeling, Illinois
Wheeling, IL vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Wheeling, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  30.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower

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