Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 2.1% cheaper than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $58,728 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Indianapolis, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower