Laplace, Louisiana vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 18.4% more expensive than Laplace, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $79,336 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Laplace, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Laplace, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Chicago
than in Laplace, Louisiana
Laplace, LA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Laplace, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher