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


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 1.7% cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $73,758 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Columbia, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  16.6% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower

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