Cost of Living Calculator - Big Spring, Texas vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 11.4% more expensive than Big Spring, Texas.

You would need a salary of $38,988 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Spring, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Big Spring, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Big Spring, Texas
Big Spring, TX vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Big Spring, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  30.3% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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