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DECATUR vs. LAKE CHARLES
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Decatur, Illinois vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is
21.3%
more expensive
than Decatur, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$72,788
in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is
more expensive
than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Decatur, Lake Charles is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
21.3% higher
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Food
2.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
139.6% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
9.1% lower
Commute
27.3% higher
Health
8.2% lower
Taxes
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Personal
0.3% lower
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