Cost of Living Calculator - Highlands Ranch, Colorado vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 41.9% cheaper than Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $43,567 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Highlands Ranch, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Highlands Ranch, CO vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Highlands Ranch, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  22.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% lower

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