Cost of Living Calculator - Metairie, Louisiana vs Oak Brook, Illinois


The cost of living in Oak Brook, Illinois is 41.9% more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $95,095 in Oak Brook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Brook, Illinois is more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in Oak Brook
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs Oak Brook, IL
Compared to Metairie, Oak Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  191.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher

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