Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Bedford, Texas


The cost of living in Bedford, Texas is 26.6% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $94,947 in Bedford, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bedford, Texas is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Bedford
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Bedford, TX
Compared to Lake Charles, Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  24.5% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% higher

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