Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Basalt, Colorado


The cost of living in Basalt, Colorado is 84.4% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $138,267 in Basalt, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Basalt, Colorado is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
524% more expensive in Basalt
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Basalt, CO
Compared to Lake Charles, Basalt is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.4% 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  367.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher

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