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


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 42.0% cheaper than Wilmette, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $28,993 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmette, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Wilmette, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Wilmette, Illinois
Wilmette, IL vs West_Lafayette, IN
Compared to Wilmette, West_Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  46.9% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower

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