Evansville, Indiana vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 3.6% more expensive than Evansville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $25,904 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Evansville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Evansville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Evansville, Indiana
Evansville, IN vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Evansville, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% higher
      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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower