Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 6.5% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $85,199 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in College Station
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Lake Charles, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower