Cleveland, Ohio vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 14.9% more expensive than Cleveland, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $34,481 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Cleveland, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Cleveland, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, OH vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Cleveland, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% higher
      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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  1.5% lower
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower

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