Round Rock, Texas vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 28.7% cheaper than Round Rock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $95,583 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Round Rock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Round Rock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Round Rock, Texas
Round Rock, TX vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Round Rock, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower