Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 5.6% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $47,216 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Lafayette, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  11.2% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  4.5% lower
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