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KALAMAZOO vs. LAKE CHARLES
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Cost of Living Calculator - Kalamazoo, Michigan vs Lake Charles, Louisiana
The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is
1.0%
cheaper
than Kalamazoo, Michigan.
You would need a salary of
$74,285
in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is
cheaper
than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Kalamazoo, Lake Charles is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
1.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.3% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
29.1% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
10.7% lower
Commute
2.6% lower
Health
11.5% higher
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Personal
1.8% higher
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