St. Marys, Georgia vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 2.5% more expensive than St. Marys, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $51,233 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Marys, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than St. Marys, Georgia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
23% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in St. Marys, Georgia
St. Marys, GA vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to St. Marys, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% higher
      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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower