Orlando, Florida vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 19.6% cheaper than Orlando, Florida.

You would need a salary of $45,854 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Orlando, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Orlando, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Orlando, Florida
Orlando, FL vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Orlando, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower