Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 102.9% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $202,888 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
277% more expensive in New York
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Lake Charles, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.9% 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
  25.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  354.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  67.4% higher
  Commute
  103.3% higher
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.5% higher