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


The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 34.8% cheaper than Wilmette, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $32,585 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmette, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Wilmette, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Wilmette, Illinois
Wilmette, IL vs New Orleans, LA
Compared to Wilmette, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower

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