Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Florence, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Florence, Colorado is 2.6% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $92,383 in Florence, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Florence, Colorado is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Florence
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Florence, CO
Compared to Lake Charles, Florence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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)
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher