Cost of Living Calculator - Hartford, Connecticut vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 10.9% cheaper than Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $66,801 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, CT vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Hartford, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% lower
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% lower

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