Detroit, Michigan vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 6.3% cheaper than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $46,843 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
50% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Detroit, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  50.0% lower
  Health
  24.6% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  5.6% lower
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