Cost of Living Calculator - Erie, Colorado vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 39.0% cheaper than Erie, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $45,726 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Erie, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Erie, Colorado
Erie, CO vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Erie, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower

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