Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 55.7% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $778,560 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
221% more expensive in Austin
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Lake Charles, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  23.3% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
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  Personal
  9.7% higher
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