Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Brady, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brady, Texas is 15.6% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $42,178 in Brady, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brady, Texas is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Brady
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Brady, TX
Compared to Lake Charles, Brady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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)
  42.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher