Cost of Living Calculator - Hoffman Estates, Illinois vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 23.1% cheaper than Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,873 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Hoffman Estates, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Hoffman Estates, IL vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Hoffman Estates, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower

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