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


The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 17.1% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $41,437 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in DeKalb
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs Dekalb, IL
Compared to New Orleans, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  41.7% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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