Cost of Living Calculator - Helena, Montana vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 16.4% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $62,718 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Helena, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  46.5% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower

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