Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Syracuse, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Syracuse, New York is 1.2% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $75,903 in Syracuse, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Syracuse, New York is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
76% more expensive in Syracuse
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Syracuse, NY
Compared to Lake Charles, Syracuse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher