Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 9.4% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $81,559 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Baton Rouge, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower