New Orleans, Louisiana vs. North Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 22.5% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $58,095 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in North Chicago
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. North Chicago, IL
Compared to New Orleans, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  45.4% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher