Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Alexandria, Louisiana


The cost of living in Alexandria, Louisiana is 23.2% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,612 in Alexandria, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Louisiana is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Alexandria, LA
Compared to Chicago, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  33.1% lower
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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