Cost of Living Calculator - Chaska, Minnesota vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 26.1% cheaper than Chaska, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $36,966 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chaska, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Chaska, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Chaska, Minnesota
Chaska, MN vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Chaska, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  38.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower

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