New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Oak Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Forest, Illinois is 0.7% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $74,483 in Oak Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Forest, Illinois is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
13% cheaper in Oak Forest
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New_Orleans, LA vs. Oak_Forest, IL
Compared to New_Orleans, Oak_Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher