Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Madisonville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madisonville, Texas is 4.2% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $129,314 in Madisonville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madisonville, Texas is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
45% cheaper in Madisonville
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Madisonville, TX
Compared to Lake Charles, Madisonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% lower
      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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher