Hutto, Texas vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 24.5% cheaper than Hutto, Texas.

You would need a salary of $37,738 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Hutto, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Hutto, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Hutto, Texas
Hutto, TX vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Hutto, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower