Houma, Louisiana vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 22.5% more expensive than Houma, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $73,478 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Houma, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Houma, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Chicago
than in Houma, Louisiana
Houma, LA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Houma, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  44.7% higher
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher