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CHICAGO vs. NEW ORLEANS
Cost of Living Comparison
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Chicago, Illinois vs. New Orleans, Louisiana
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is
5.4%
cheaper
than Chicago, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$28,380
in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is
cheaper
than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Chicago, New Orleans is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
5.4% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
2.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
22.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.9% lower
Commute
4.3% lower
Health
15.8% higher
Taxes
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Personal
8.9% lower
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