Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Billings, Montana


The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 12.4% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $84,296 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Billings
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Billings, MT
Compared to Lake Charles, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher

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