What is a pro or con of living in Northbrook, Illinoiscompared to Metairie, Louisiana?

Median Home Cost is 82% more expensive in Northbrook.

What salary do I need to live in Northbrook, Illinois copmared to Metairie, Louisiana?

A salary of $75,000 in Metairie, Louisiana should increase to $96,884 in Northbrook, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

METAIRIE vs. NORTHBROOK
Cost of Living Comparison

Metairie, Louisiana vs. Northbrook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northbrook, Illinois is 29.2% more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $96,884 in Northbrook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Northbrook, Illinois is more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Northbrook
than in Metairie, Louisiana

Metairie, LA vs. Northbrook, IL

Compared to Metairie, Northbrook is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

91.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.1% higher

Commute

8.2% higher

Health

13.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Metairie, Louisiana vs. Northbrook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Metairie, LA vs. Northbrook, IL

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