Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Naperville, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Naperville, Illinois is 46.6% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $219,856 in Naperville, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Naperville, Illinois is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Naperville
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Naperville, IL
Compared to Lake Charles, Naperville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.6% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  42.4% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% higher