Cost of Living Calculator - Metairie, Louisiana vs Chicago Heights, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago Heights, Illinois is 14.5% cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $42,754 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago Heights, Illinois is cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Chicago Heights
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs Chicago Heights, IL
Compared to Metairie, Chicago Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher

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