Cost of Living Calculator - Aurora, Colorado vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 30.1% cheaper than Aurora, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $52,419 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Aurora, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, CO vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Aurora, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower

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