Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Amarillo, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amarillo, Texas is 6.4% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $65,535 in Amarillo, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amarillo, Texas is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
28% cheaper in Amarillo
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Amarillo, TX
Compared to Lake Charles, Amarillo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher