Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 24.3% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,626 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Charleston, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower

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