Cost of Living Calculator - Ann Arbor, Michigan vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 24.9% cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $37,534 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Ann Arbor, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower

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