Cost of Living Calculator - Gonzales, Louisiana vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 10.8% more expensive than Gonzales, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $94,211 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Gonzales, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Gonzales, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Chicago
than in Gonzales, Louisiana
Gonzales, LA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Gonzales, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  23.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher

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