Park Forest, Illinois vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 16.2% more expensive than Park Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $92,998 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Park Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Park Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Park Forest, Illinois
Park Forest, IL vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Park Forest, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower