Cost of Living Calculator - Hammond, Louisiana vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 5.4% cheaper than Hammond, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $71,005 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Hammond, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Hammond, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Hammond, Louisiana
Hammond, LA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Hammond, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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