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


The cost of living in Hammond, Louisiana is 18.2% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $81,750 in Hammond, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hammond, Louisiana is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Hammond
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Hammond, LA
Compared to Chicago, Hammond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  53.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower

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