Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Horseshoe Bay, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Horseshoe Bay, Texas is 41.0% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $70,517 in Horseshoe Bay, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Horseshoe Bay, Texas is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
264% more expensive in Horseshoe Bay
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Horseshoe Bay, TX
Compared to Lake Charles, Horseshoe Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.0% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher