Katy, Texas vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 21.5% cheaper than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $39,235 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Katy, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  7.9% lower
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