Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 8.6% cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $68,564 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Sioux Falls, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  19.1% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower