Cost of Living Calculator - Diamondhead, Mississippi vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 4.3% cheaper than Diamondhead, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $71,815 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Diamondhead, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Diamondhead, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Diamondhead, Mississippi
Diamondhead, MS vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Diamondhead, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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