Cameron, Louisiana vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 8.0% cheaper than Cameron, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $138,040 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Cameron, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Cameron, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Cameron, Louisiana
Cameron, LA vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Cameron, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower

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