Cost of Living Calculator - Friendswood, Texas vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 22.7% cheaper than Friendswood, Texas.

You would need a salary of $96,628 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Friendswood, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Friendswood, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Friendswood, Texas
Friendswood, TX vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Friendswood, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower

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