Cost of Living Calculator - Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs West Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 10.7% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $99,618 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in West Chicago
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs West Chicago, IL
Compared to Baton Rouge, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% higher

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