Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Tarpon Springs, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tarpon Springs, Florida is 25.2% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $93,863 in Tarpon Springs, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tarpon Springs, Florida is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Tarpon Springs
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Tarpon Springs, FL
Compared to Lake Charles, Tarpon Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher