Shaker Heights, Ohio vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 12.2% cheaper than Shaker Heights, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $43,875 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Shaker Heights, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Shaker Heights, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Shaker Heights, Ohio
Shaker Heights, OH vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Shaker Heights, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower