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CHICAGO vs. NEW ORLEANS
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs New Orleans, Louisiana

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 5.4% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $472,993 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:

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5.4% lower

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2.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

22.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.9% lower

Commute

4.3% lower

Health

15.8% higher

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Personal

8.9% lower

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