Chicago, Illinois vs. Prairieville, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prairieville, Louisiana is 4.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,998 in Prairieville, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prairieville, Louisiana is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
39% cheaper in Prairieville
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Prairieville, LA
Compared to Chicago, Prairieville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  30.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower