Bastrop, Louisiana vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 44.2% more expensive than Bastrop, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $108,121 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bastrop, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Bastrop, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
260% more expensive in Chicago
than in Bastrop, Louisiana
Bastrop, LA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Bastrop, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  174.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  61.6% higher
  Health
  32.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher