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LA PORTE vs. LAKE CHARLES
Cost of Living Comparison
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La Porte, Texas vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is
11.1%
cheaper
than La Porte, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$66,658
in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in La Porte, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is
cheaper
than La Porte, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in La Porte, Texas
La Porte, TX vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to La Porte, Lake Charles is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
11.1% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
3.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
15.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.0% lower
Commute
23.7% lower
Health
7.2% higher
Taxes
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Personal
7.8% lower
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