Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 10.6% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $86,260 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Pittsburgh
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Lake Charles, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  18.4% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher