Quincy, Massachusetts vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 41.6% cheaper than Quincy, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $26,297 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Quincy, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Quincy, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Quincy, Massachusetts
Quincy, MA vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Quincy, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% lower