St. Charles, Illinois vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 1.6% cheaper than St. Charles, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,992 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Charles, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than St. Charles, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in New Orleans
than in St. Charles, Illinois
St. Charles, IL vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to St. Charles, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  40.8% higher
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower