Cost of Living Calculator - Great Falls, Montana vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 4.9% cheaper than Great Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $71,310 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Great Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls, MT vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Great Falls, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  20.9% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower

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