Evanston, Illinois vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 17.5% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,727 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Evanston, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower