Cost of Living Calculator - Zachary, Louisiana vs Charleston, Illinois


The cost of living in Charleston, Illinois is 27.4% cheaper than Zachary, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $145,231 in Charleston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Zachary, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, Illinois is cheaper than Zachary, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Charleston
than in Zachary, Louisiana
Zachary, LA vs Charleston, IL
Compared to Zachary, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  54.1% lower
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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