Corning, Iowa vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 18.9% more expensive than Corning, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $89,163 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Corning, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Corning, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Corning, Iowa
Corning, IA vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Corning, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% higher
      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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  40.1% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower