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


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 23.3% more expensive than Greenwood, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $92,474 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenwood, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Greenwood, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Greenwood, Mississippi
Greenwood, MS vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Greenwood, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  44.4% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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