Houston, Texas vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 13.0% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $104,419 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Houston, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
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  Personal
  8.9% lower
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