Oklahoma City, Oklahoma vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 1.5% cheaper than Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $49,230 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, OK vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Oklahoma City, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  6.7% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower