Cost of Living Calculator - Idabel, Oklahoma vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 16.4% more expensive than Idabel, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $87,290 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Idabel, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Idabel, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Idabel, Oklahoma
Idabel, OK vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Idabel, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% higher
      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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  25.8% higher
  Health
  22.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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