Metairie, Louisiana vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 3.8% more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $119,333 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
65% more expensive in Chicago
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Metairie, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  15.9% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  8.1% higher
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