Thibodaux, Louisiana vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 4.9% cheaper than Thibodaux, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $47,540 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Thibodaux, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Thibodaux, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Thibodaux, Louisiana
Thibodaux, LA vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Thibodaux, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower

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