Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Canada de los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Canada de los Alamos, New Mexico is 55.4% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $65,249 in Canada de los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Canada de los Alamos, New Mexico is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in Canada de los Alamos
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Canada De Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Lake Charles, Canada De Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.4% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher