Janesville, Wisconsin vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 1.8% cheaper than Janesville, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $49,113 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Janesville, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Janesville, Wisconsin
Janesville, WI vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Janesville, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower