Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Bogalusa, Louisiana


The cost of living in Bogalusa, Louisiana is 11.0% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $44,525 in Bogalusa, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bogalusa, Louisiana is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Bogalusa
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Bogalusa, LA
Compared to Lake Charles, Bogalusa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  27.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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