Cost of Living Calculator - Baltimore, Maryland vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 9.0% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $45,509 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Baltimore, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower

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