Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 9.9% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $82,401 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Baltimore
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Lake Charles, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  39.6% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher