Chicago, Illinois vs. Bossier City, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bossier City, Louisiana is 23.6% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,981 in Bossier City, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bossier City, Louisiana is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Bossier City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Bossier City, LA
Compared to Chicago, Bossier City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  39.0% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower