Cost of Living Calculator - College Station, Texas vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 6.1% cheaper than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $18,781 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to College Station, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher

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