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


The cost of living in Borger, Texas is 14.4% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $42,780 in Borger, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Borger, Texas is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Borger
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Borger, TX
Compared to Lake Charles, Borger is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher

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