Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Bel Air South, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bel Air South, Maryland is 27.0% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $95,217 in Bel Air South, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bel Air South, Maryland is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Bel Air South
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Bel Air South, MD
Compared to Lake Charles, Bel Air South is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% higher