Ensenada, New Mexico vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 2.1% more expensive than Ensenada, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $51,044 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ensenada, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Ensenada, New Mexico
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Ensenada, New Mexico
Ensenada, NM vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Ensenada, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower