Cost of Living Calculator - Central, Louisiana vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 10.7% cheaper than Central, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $66,944 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Central, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Central, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Central, Louisiana
Central, LA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Central, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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