Cost of Living Calculator - Kinder, Louisiana vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 10.4% more expensive than Kinder, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $55,179 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Kinder, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Kinder, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Kinder, Louisiana
Kinder, LA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Kinder, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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