What is a pro or con of living in Lake Charles, Louisianacompared to Sandusky, Ohio?

Median Home Cost is 49% more expensive in Lake Charles.

What salary do I need to live in Lake Charles, Louisiana copmared to Sandusky, Ohio?

A salary of $75,000 in Sandusky, Ohio should increase to $94,719 in Lake Charles, Louisiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SANDUSKY vs. LAKE CHARLES
Cost of Living Comparison

Sandusky, Ohio vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 26.3% more expensive than Sandusky, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $94,719 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandusky, Ohio.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Sandusky, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Sandusky, Ohio

Sandusky, OH vs. Lake Charles, LA

Compared to Sandusky, Lake Charles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

123.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.0% lower

Commute

43.0% higher

Health

25.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Sandusky, Ohio vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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Sandusky, OH vs. Lake Charles, LA

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