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


The cost of living in Effingham, Illinois is 18.6% cheaper than Zachary, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $127,041 in Effingham, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Zachary, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Effingham, Illinois is cheaper than Zachary, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Effingham
than in Zachary, Louisiana
Zachary, LA vs Effingham, IL
Compared to Zachary, Effingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  54.2% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher

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