Cost of Living Calculator - Chesapeake, Virginia vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 19.6% cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $40,223 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Chesapeake, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower

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