Haynesville, Louisiana vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 9.5% more expensive than Haynesville, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $54,743 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Haynesville, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Haynesville, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Haynesville, Louisiana
Haynesville, LA vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Haynesville, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher