Lake in the Hills, Illinois vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 20.3% cheaper than Lake in the Hills, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $39,837 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake in the Hills, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Lake in the Hills, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Lake in the Hills, Illinois
Lake In The Hills, IL vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Lake In The Hills, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  31.8% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower