Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Brooklyn, New York


The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 122.3% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $111,131 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
392% more expensive in Brooklyn
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Brooklyn, NY
Compared to Lake Charles, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  122.3% 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
  26.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  411.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  68.6% higher
  Commute
  116.2% higher
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.5% higher

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