Cost of Living Calculator - Bloomington, Illinois vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 0.8% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $80,680 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
44% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Bloomington, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower

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