Cost of Living Calculator - Akron, Ohio vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 20.6% more expensive than Akron, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $60,305 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Akron, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Akron, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Akron, Ohio
Akron, OH vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Akron, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower

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