Brookings, South Dakota vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 1.1% cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $44,518 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Brookings, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  48.5% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
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  Personal
  6.5% lower
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