Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Bel Air North, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bel Air North, Maryland is 33.3% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $66,667 in Bel Air North, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bel Air North, Maryland is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Bel Air North
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Bel Air North, MD
Compared to Lake Charles, Bel Air North is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  24.0% higher
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% higher