Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Richmond, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Indiana is 20.2% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $38,296 in Richmond, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Indiana is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Richmond
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Richmond, IN
Compared to Lake Charles, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  31.8% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower