Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Mesquite, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesquite, Nevada is 22.7% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $61,372 in Mesquite, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesquite, Nevada is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Mesquite
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Mesquite, NV
Compared to Lake Charles, Mesquite is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher