Cost of Living Calculator - Elmhurst, Illinois vs Metairie, Louisiana


The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 16.9% cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,566 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Metairie
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs Metairie, LA
Compared to Elmhurst, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower

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