Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Bay City, Texas


The cost of living in Bay City, Texas is 4.3% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $71,754 in Bay City, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Texas is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
32% cheaper in Bay City
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Bay City, TX
Compared to Lake Charles, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher

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