West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 23.1% cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $107,722 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to West Palm Beach, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
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  Personal
  14.1% lower
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