Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Rockwall, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockwall, Texas is 36.2% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $149,844 in Rockwall, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockwall, Texas is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Rockwall
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Rockwall, TX
Compared to Lake Charles, Rockwall is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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)
  86.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  39.4% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher