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BETHESDA vs. LAKE CHARLES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Bethesda, Maryland vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is
55.8%
cheaper
than Bethesda, Maryland.
You would need a salary of
$24,523
in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is
cheaper
than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Bethesda, Lake Charles is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
55.8% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
21.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
82.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
17.8% lower
Commute
30.8% lower
Health
17.4% higher
Taxes
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Personal
8.7% lower
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