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
      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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower