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MELBOURNE vs. LAKE CHARLES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Melbourne, Florida vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is
12.0%
cheaper
than Melbourne, Florida.
You would need a salary of
$52,818
in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is
cheaper
than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Melbourne, Lake Charles is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
12.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
7.2% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
23.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.6% lower
Commute
6.8% higher
Health
2.0% higher
Taxes
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Personal
7.3% lower
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