Cost of Living Calculator - Carlisle, Iowa vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 3.1% cheaper than Carlisle, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $71,671 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlisle, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Carlisle, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Carlisle, Iowa
Carlisle, IA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Carlisle, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower

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