Cost of Living Calculator - Macon, Illinois vs New Orleans, Louisiana


The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 38.2% more expensive than Macon, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $103,675 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Macon, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Macon, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Macon, Illinois
Macon, IL vs New Orleans, LA
Compared to Macon, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  84.8% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher

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