Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 84.6% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $369,194 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
265% more expensive in Boston
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Lake Charles, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.6% 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
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  302.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% higher
  Commute
  47.9% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  41.1% higher

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