Downsville, Louisiana vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 20.0% more expensive than Downsville, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $60,000 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Downsville, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Downsville, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Chicago
than in Downsville, Louisiana
Downsville, LA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Downsville, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% higher
      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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  27.9% higher
  Health
  34.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher