Cost of Living Calculator - New Orleans, Louisiana vs East St. Louis, Illinois


The cost of living in East St. Louis, Illinois is 29.4% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $26,817 in East St. Louis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East St. Louis, Illinois is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in East St. Louis
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs East St. Louis, IL
Compared to New Orleans, East St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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